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Graham Dwyer trial hears of document describing rape of young woman
Summary
In the second day of Mr Graham Dwyer's murder trial, the jury was warned about graphic evidence. Mr Justice Tony Hunt cautioned them before a document titled "Jenny's First Rape" was read. The document, found on a hard drive seized from Dwyer's home, described a planned rape in Newcastle and included a video clip. Dwyer, 42, is charged with murdering 36‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara on 22 August 2012. He pleaded not guilty. Detective Garda Brid Wallace testified that she found a folder with a five‑second video and a five‑page document, E.doc, created on 31 May 2005 by Dwyer's firm A&D Wejchert Architects. The prosecution read the document, which detailed the author's intent to rape a young woman, describing the use of a knife, chloroform and a hunting knife. The trial continues before a jury of five women and seven men. The article does not state any verdict or outcome.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Graham Dwyer trial hears of document describing rape of young woman. Charges or matters: murdering Dubliner Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 22nd August 2012 Incident
- May 31st, 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-06 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Dubliner Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Grafton Street
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