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Date set for trial of man accused of murdering woman in Co Meath
Summary
A trial date of 24 June 2024 has been set at the Central Criminal Court for Andrei Dobra, 33, accused of murdering 30‑year‑old Ioana Mihaela Pacala on 12 November 2022 at River Walk Court, Ratoath. Dobra, who lives at River Walk Court, Fairyhouse Road, Ratoath, is charged with the murder. His defence, represented by Shane Michael Kelly BL, has requested an interpreter. Psychiatric reports are still pending, with updates expected in March. The judge has scheduled case management for 5 July, requiring all disclosure by that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Date set for trial of man accused of murdering woman in Co Meath. Charges or matters: the murder of Ioana Mihaela Pacala at same address on November 12, 2022. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- June 24, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 12, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 5 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 12 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-02-28 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Ioana Mihaela Pacala at same address on November 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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