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Valentine's card allegedy sent to murder accused read to jury

Summary

During the trial of 29‑year‑old Marta Herda, a jury was shown a Valentine's card she had received from the 31‑year‑old Csaba Orsas, the man she is accused of murdering by driving him into a harbour where he drowned. The card, held up by Garda Anthony Crehan, had pink roses on the front and the words "Thinking of you" inside a love heart. Inside, handwritten notes declared love, promised to change habits, and offered a phone number. The card was dated 21/5/12 at 22.54. Herda denied deliberately driving into the water and claimed she had not proposed that she drive into the water. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, continues with a jury of eight men and four women. The defence has not yet presented a verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Valentine's card allegedy sent to murder accused read to jury. Charges or matters: the murder of 31-year-old Csaba Orsas on March 26, 2013; murdering the Hungarian at South Quay, Arklow. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 21/5/12 Other
• 2016-07-12 Publication

Why: He explained that it had pink roses in a vase on the front of the card and included the words, 'Thinking of you', printed inside. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report