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Man (37) accused of murdering partner (26) to go on trial
Summary
A jury has been empanelled to hear the trial of Daniel Blanaru, 37, who is accused of murdering his partner, 26‑year‑old Larisa Serban, in Rathmore, County Meath, on 12 August 2022. Blanaru pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court. The trial will begin tomorrow before Justice Eileen Creedon, with a jury of seven men and five women. Counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions is Eilis Brennan SC, and Blanaru's counsel is Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (37) accused of murdering partner (26) to go on trial. Charges or matters: the murder of 26-year-old Larisa Serban, his partner and a mother-of-two, at her home at Rathmore on August 12, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 12, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-02-10 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 26-year-old Larisa Serban, his partner and a mother-of-two, at her home at Rathmore on August 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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