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New date set for Ashling Murphy murderer's appeal
Summary
An appeal brought by Jozef Puska against his conviction for the murder of schoolteacher Ashling Murphy has been rescheduled for July. Puska is serving a life sentence for stabbing Ms Murphy 11 times in the neck and slashing her once with a blade in January 2022. The appeal was delayed after Puska changed his barristers shortly before the original hearing date. The new date for the appeal was set for July 15, with a case management hearing scheduled for May 15. Puska, who was identified by CCTV footage and DNA evidence, had pleaded not guilty to the murder. The court heard that Puska's DNA was found on the murder weapon and under Ms Murphy's fingernails, indicating she had fought back. The appeal will be heard by the Court of Appeal, with the judge noting the need for an early hearing date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: New date set for Ashling Murphy murderer's appeal. Charges or matters: murdering Ms Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, on January 12th, 2022. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- January 12, 2022 Incident
- July 15 Incident
- April 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 15 Incident
- January 12th, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-04-24 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: murdering Ms Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, on January 12th, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Puska is serving a life sentence for the murder of Ms Murphy (23), whom he attacked and stabbed repeatedly in the neck as she exercised along the canal towpath outside Tullamore, Co Offaly on January 12, 2022.
Appellant
Charges: murdering Ms Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, on January 12th, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Puska is serving a life sentence for the murder of Ms Murphy (23), whom he attacked and stabbed repeatedly in the neck as she exercised along the canal towpath outside Tullamore, Co Offaly on January 12, 2022.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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