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Jury in Graham Dwyer trial hear of text messages about the "urge to rape, stab and kill"
Summary
In the 33rd day of the murder trial of Graham Dwyer, the jury was shown a series of videos and text messages that the prosecution claims demonstrate the defendant's violent intent. The videos, seized from Dwyer's hard drives, include clips of a man stabbing himself, speaking about chloroform, and a scene where a man appears to stab a bound woman during sex. The prosecution also presented over 2,600 text messages recovered from various devices, many of which contain Dwyer's admissions of an "urge to rape, stab and kill" and discussions with Elaine O'Hara about potential violence. Dwyer, 42, is charged with murdering the 36‑year‑old childcare worker on 22 August 2012. He has pleaded not guilty. The trial is proceeding before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury of five women and seven men. The State maintains that Dwyer's actions were driven by sexual gratification. The case continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury in Graham Dwyer trial hear of text messages about the "urge to rape, stab and kill". 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 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 25th, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 29th Other
- March 30th Other
- April 1st Other
- April 2nd Other
- April 6th Other
- April 8th Other
- August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-09 Publication
Why: " He told her that it would be painless, that she would be unconscious while he killed her because he would use chloroform or sleeping tablets. CNI source report
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
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