Graham Dwyer tried for murder as DNA found on mattress

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Graham Dwyer was on trial at the Central Criminal Court accused of murdering Elaine O'Hara at Killakee mountain in August 2012. He denied murdering her. The proceedings were reported on 26 February 2015.

DNA profiles matching Dwyer were found in three semen-stained areas of O'Hara's mattress, while blood stains matched her profile. Forensic testing also found that paint spots on a spade near her remains did not match samples from Dwyer's Foxrock home.

The report said vehicles seized from Dwyer's home were searched for blood, but no blood was found. No verdict or later outcome is supported by the available report.