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Murder accused told gardai he 'pushed and hit' partner
Summary
A man accused of murdering his partner at their County Meath home in August 2022 told gardaí during interview that he pushed and hit her following a dispute over a gathering at their residence, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Daniel Blanaru, aged 37, from Rathboy, Athboy, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Larisa Serban, aged 26, on or about 12 August 2022. During his first interview at Ashbourne Garda Station on 12 August 2022, Mr Blanaru stated through an interpreter that he discovered his partner hosting a party with her brother and another man when he returned home from Navan. He described an altercation in which physical contact occurred, claiming the other man intervened. Mr Blanaru told detectives he subsequently travelled to Drogheda and contacted gardaí, learning thereafter that Ms Serban had died. The trial, before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of fifteen, continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he 'pushed and hit' partner. Charges or matters: the murder of his partner, Larisa Serban (26) at their home on or about August 12, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 12, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-03-03 Publication
Why: During his first interview with gardaí, Daniel Blanaru also told officers that the person who "made a mistake" on the night was his partner because, "she should have the respect for me as a man". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of his partner, Larisa Serban (26) at their home on or about August 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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