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Elaine O'Hara alleged to have texted man the State claims was Graham Dwyer to tell him she was scared of him and knew her life was in his hands

Summary

Elaine O'Hara, a 36‑year‑old childcare worker, was last seen alive on 22 August 2012 after being discharged from a mental health hospital. The State alleges that Graham Dwyer, 42, texted her from a "Master" phone to the "Slave" phone, threatening to stab her and demanding she assist in a murder. The trial heard over 2,600 text messages recovered from two Nokia phones found in a reservoir and from O'Hara's iPhone. The messages depict Dwyer's intimidation, claims of sexual coercion, and instructions for a planned stabbing. O'Hara's remains were found at Killakee on 13 September 2013, and the cause of death could not be determined. The case is being heard at the Central Criminal Court, with the jury instructed on the content of the texts and the alleged murder.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Elaine O'Hara alleged to have texted man the State claims was Graham Dwyer to tell him she was scared of him and knew her life was in his hands. 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
• August 14th Other
• August 22nd Other
• August 16th Other
• August 17th Other
• Monday August 20th Other
• August 21st Other
• August 22nd, 2012 Other
• 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

Why: "This place, although a pain in the ass at times, is safe because I know what's coming and I don't want to leave," she wrote. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report