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Evidence of second knife offence by Urantsetseg Tserendorj murderer was 'prejudicial', lawyers tell appeal

Date
2023-07-28

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A 14‑year‑old teenager, now 17, has appealed his murder conviction for the killing of Urantsetseg Tserendorj, arguing that evidence of a second attempted robbery, which occurred 25 minutes after the fatal stabbing, was prejudicial. The appeal contends that the trial judge erred by allowing the prosecution to call this evidence and by permitting a sensationalist comment in the opening address. The court ruled that the second incident evidence was admissible, citing its relevance to the appellant's state of mind regarding the use of a knife. The appeal also questions the admissibility of a dying declaration and the judge's handling of the case's atmosphere. The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeal. Urantsetseg Tserendorj pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Evidence of second knife offence by Urantsetseg Tserendorj murderer was 'prejudicial', lawyers tell appeal. Charges or matters: her manslaughter on January 29th, 2021; her murder by a jury last year following two trials. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

January 20th, 2021 Incident
January 29th, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
2023-07-28 Publication

Why: The youth, who cannot be named because he is a minor, had denied the murder of Ms Tserendorj but had pleaded guilty to her manslaughter on January 29th, 2021. CNI source report