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Elaine O'Hara asked man alleged to be Graham Dwyer to stop stabbing her as she scared he was going to kill her
Summary
During the 35th day of Graham Dwyer's murder trial, evidence was presented showing that Dwyer, aged 42, had threatened Elaine O'Hara with violence and claimed he could make her pregnant if she helped him stab someone. O'Hara, a 36‑year‑old childcare worker, had asked Dwyer to stop stabbing her, fearing he might kill her. Dwyer's texts, recovered by Crime and Policing Analyst Sarah Skedd, included threats of stabbing, claims that no one had ever been caught for similar murders, and offers of a child if she cooperated. He also discussed using untraceable phones and a house in Willow Park. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, continues with a jury of five women and seven men. The case remains at the trial stage, with no verdict yet reached.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Elaine O'Hara asked man alleged to be Graham Dwyer to stop stabbing her as she scared he was going to kill her. Charges or matters: murdering Ms O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental health hospital; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 22nd August 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 25th, 2011 Other
- July 29th 2011 Other
- August 3rd, 2011 Other
- August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-11 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Ms O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin on 22nd August 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental health hospital; murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker on that date (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Phoenix Park
- Willow Park
- Central Criminal Court
- Phoenix Park
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