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Murder trial hears of female voice on 999 call
Summary
In the murder trial of Daniel Blanaru, the Central Criminal Court heard that emergency services received two 999 calls from a phone linked to Larisa Serban before she was found dead at her home in Co Meath. The first call, at 1.41 am, lasted nine seconds, had no dialogue, and was traced to a cell site in Rathmore. The second call, at 1.46 am, lasted eight seconds and included a female voice speaking in a foreign dialect, though the words were not discernible. Detective Garda Conor Carolan explained the cell site and Advanced Mobile Location data used to locate the calls. The jury also heard from interpreter Stanislav Olaru, who confirmed he had translated Mr Blanaru's statements in real time during Garda interviews, noting that the defence's translator used recorded tapes. The trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and an enlarged jury. Daniel Blanaru pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial hears of female voice on 999 call. Charges or matters: the murder of Ms Serban (26) on or about August 12, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 12, 2022 Other
- 2025-03-18 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Ms Serban (26) on or about August 12, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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