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Murder accused told gardai it was 'possible' he put knife into partner
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 37‑year‑old man named Daniel Blanaru, who pleaded not guilty to the murder of his 26‑year‑old partner Larisa Serban, told Gardaí that it was possible he had put a knife into her body during a pushing and shoving argument. Blanaru, from Rathmore, Athboy, claimed that after an argument in their Co Meath home, Larisa had a knife in her hand and that he had taken it from her. He said the knife was already in his hand when he turned with her and that it was "possible" he had put it into her body, indicating the left side near the heart. He said he struck her once when trying to take the knife away. Gardaí questioned him about his reaction to her being stabbed and his subsequent taking of cocaine, to which he replied that he had taken the cocaine before the knife was in her chest.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai it was 'possible' he put knife into partner. Charges or matters: the murder of Ms Serban on or about August 12, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 12, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-03-05 Publication
Why: When asked where the knife was after that, the accused replied: "In her body, because she was holding the hand. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Ms Serban on or about August 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Blanaru's interviews in Ashbourne Garda Station
- Ashbourne
- third interview at the garda station
- second interview in Ashbourne Garda Station
- the accused in the garda station
- the accused at Ashbourne Garda Station
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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