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Jozef Puska said he unintentionally 'cut' woman and it was 'probably bad', trial hears
Summary
The trial of five accused persons in Tullamore, Co Offaly, continues before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs and a jury. Jozef Puska has been convicted of murdering Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old schoolteacher, in January 2022. His brother, Marek Puska (36), and Lubomir Puska Jnr (35), are accused of withholding information crucial to the investigation, charged under the Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988. Their wives, Jozefina Grundzova (31) and Viera Gaziova (38), are accused of impeding Jozef Puska's apprehension or prosecution by burning his clothes, charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997. All five defendants, who reside at Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, have pleaded not guilty. The court heard that Marek Puska alleged his brother unintentionally "cut" a woman and described the incident as "probably bad." It is alleged that Marek and Lubomir failed to disclose that Jozef returned home with visible injuries and admitted to causing harm. The women are alleged to have burned clothing between January 12 and 14 to impede justice. The trial is ongoing, with no sentencing or finalisation recorded for the current accused.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jozef Puska said he unintentionally 'cut' woman and it was 'probably bad', trial hears. Charges or matters: the offences, which are charged under the Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988; the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 26 January Incident
- January 12 Incident
- 2025-05-26 Publication
Why: Gardai put it to Marek that he asked his sister-in-law, Viera Gaziova, to burn Jozef's clothes because he believed Jozef might have been involved in Ashling Murphy's murder. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the offences, which are charged under the Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988; the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
Convicted Person
Charges: the offences, which are charged under the Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988; the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Convicted Person
Charges: the offences, which are charged under the Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988; 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 Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988; 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 Offences Against the State, Amendment Act 1988; the offences, which are charged under the Criminal Law Act 1997 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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