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Graham Dwyer admitted to gardai that he had relationship with Elaine O'Hara, jury hear
Summary
Graham Dwyer, a 42-year-old architect from Foxrock, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Elaine O'Hara at Killakee, Rathfarnham on 22nd August 2012. During his trial at the Central Criminal Court, Detective Sergeant Peter Woods gave evidence on the 36th day of proceedings, describing police interviews conducted after Mr Dwyer's arrest in October 2013. Mr Dwyer admitted to gardai that he had a relationship with Ms O'Hara, a 36-year-old childcare worker, and acknowledged watching erotic horror material the night before his arrest. He denied killing anyone. The court heard evidence of video footage showing Ms O'Hara becoming unresponsive after a plastic bag was placed over her head. Mr Dwyer was charged with murder hours after Ms O'Hara's discharge from a mental health hospital. The State contends the killing occurred during a sexual act. Ms O'Hara's remains were discovered at Killakee in September 2013, though the cause of death could not be determined.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Graham Dwyer admitted to gardai that he had relationship with Elaine O'Hara, jury hear. 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
- October 17th, 2013 Incident
- August 15th, 2012 Other
- August 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2011 and 2012 Other
- 2015-03-12 Publication
Why: He explained that he had met Ms O'Hara through a website a long time ago. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
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
- Central Criminal Court
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