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Stolen bag of cannabis led to man being beaten to death and body dumped on lane, jury hears

Summary

The prosecution alleges that on 9 December 2022, 23‑year‑old Viorel Doroscan and 24‑year‑old Otniel Richardo Clejan murdered 22‑year‑old Mahamud Ilyas after a stolen bag of cannabis led to a confrontation at Robert Burns's home in Blanchardstown. Burns, 59, and Lorenzo Cantaragiu, 21, are accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of Doroscan and Clejan by committing various acts on the same day. According to the State, Ilyas was beaten to death, wrapped in a cloth, placed in a car, and taken to County Meath where his body was dumped in a wooded area on Belgree Lane. The accused deny all charges. The trial is set to continue before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and a jury. Robert Burns pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Stolen bag of cannabis led to man being beaten to death and body dumped on lane, jury hears. Charges or matters: six counts of impeding the prosecution or apprehension of Mr Clejan and Mr Doroscan, by committing various acts while knowing or believing them to have committed the offence of causing serious harm to Mr Ilyas; each charge; all charges. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 9, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 8, 2022 Other
• 2025-03-19 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Theft

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