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Graham Dwyer guilty of murdering childcare worker Elaine O'Hara

Summary

Architect Graham Dwyer, aged 42, was found guilty of murdering 36‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara in the Dublin Mountains. He was charged on 22 August 2012, shortly after O'Hara was discharged from a mental health hospital. Dwyer lured her up the mountain that evening, stabbed her for sexual gratification, and then disposed of her belongings to make the death appear as suicide. He pleaded not guilty, but the jury was satisfied with the evidence. The Central Criminal Court has adjourned sentencing to 20 April, when a victim impact statement will be presented.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Graham Dwyer guilty of murdering childcare worker Elaine O'Hara. Charges or matters: murdering the 36-year-old childcare worker at Killakee, Rathfarnham. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 22nd 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 20th Adjournment
• 2015-03-27 Publication

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