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Ashling Murphy 'kicked out hard' during struggle with murderer, eye witness tells trial
Summary
The trial of four accused persons regarding the murder of Ashling Murphy continues before the Central Criminal Court. Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gaziova, who have pleaded not guilty to charges under the Criminal Law Act 1997, are alleged to have assisted in burning clothing to impede the prosecution of Jozef Puska. Marek Puska and Lubomir Puska Jnr, also pleading not guilty, face charges under the Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988 and the Criminal Law Act 1997 for allegedly withholding information about Puska's return home with injuries and his subsequent travel to Dublin. Evidence presented includes testimony from Detective Sergeant Anthony Quinn, who described sifting fireplace ashes at the family home in Mucklagh, Co Offaly, for forensic evidence of burned clothing, though nothing of note was found. Witness Jenna Stack testified to seeing Murphy struggling with a man near Cappincur Bridge on January 12, 2022, describing her as "kicking out really hard" while the man appeared angry at being interrupted. The matter is currently at the trial stage and has not been finalised; it remains ongoing before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ashling Murphy 'kicked out hard' during struggle with murderer, eye witness tells trial. Charges or matters: the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 12, 2022 Incident
- January 12 Incident
- 2025-05-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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