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Murder accused told gardai of fight for her life after car entered water
Summary
Marta Herda, 29, of Arklow, is on trial for the murder of 31‑year‑old Csaba Orsos, who drowned after their car entered a harbour on 26 March 2013. She pleaded not guilty. During the trial, excerpts of her garda interviews were played. In them, she described a struggle in the car as they approached the harbour, saying she had to "fight for my life" in the water. She recounted losing her shoes and sweater, hearing waves, and being unable to swim or say goodbye. She claimed she had been pursued by Orsos for two years, receiving calls and texts. The court heard her statement that she wanted the situation to stop when she drove into the water. The trial is before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy with a jury of eight men and four women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai of fight for her life after car entered water. Charges or matters: murdering the Hungarian at South Quay, Arklow. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-07-19 Publication
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