Ireland Evidence concludes in trial of Jozef Puska over murder of Ashling Murphy
Ashling Murphy, a woman, was found with 11 stab wounds to the right side of her neck on 12 January 2022 at Cappincur, Co Offaly. Jozef Puska, a 33-year-old man and native of Slovakia who has lived in Co Offaly for eight years, is accused of her murder and has pleaded not guilty. He is alleged to have made admissions on 14 January 2022, and a doctor who gave evidence said he had concerns about the effect of medication and other factors on Mr Puska at that time. On Monday, 6 November 2023, the doctor's evidence concluded as the last in the trial, and Mr Justice Tony Hunt sent the jury away until Tuesday, when closing speeches begin, with the judge hoping to finish his charge on Wednesday before the jury considers its verdict.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Where
- The murder took place at Cappincur, Co Offaly.
- When
- Ms Murphy was murdered on 12 January 2022.
- Cause
- Ms Murphy had 11 stab wounds in the right side of her neck when she was found.
- Other details
- Jozef Puska is a 33-year-old man, a native of Slovakia, who has lived in Co Offaly for eight years.
- Related headlines on the same page refer to an appeal against a murder conviction of Mr Puska and a new appeal date, which the article text does not reconcile with the ongoing trial.
- Investigation
- Mr Puska is alleged to have made admissions to the murder on 14 January 2022, two days after the body was found.
- Mr Puska had Oxycodone in his system and a language barrier when he made the alleged admissions.
- Charges
- Mr Puska has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ms Murphy.
- In court
- Dr Johann Grundlingh, a medical doctor, was the last witness called, and his evidence concluded on Monday, 6 November 2023.
- The doctor said he had concerns about the effect of medication and other factors on Mr Puska when he made the admissions.
- Mr Justice Tony Hunt sent the jury of nine men and three women away until Tuesday, when closing speeches will begin.
- The judge hopes to complete his charge to the jury on Wednesday, after which they will retire to consider their verdict.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe murder took place at Cappincur, Co Offaly. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMs Murphy was murdered on 12 January 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- causeMs Murphy had 11 stab wounds in the right side of her neck when she was found. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeJozef Puska has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ms Murphy. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA doctor's evidence concluded on Monday and he was the last witness called in the trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe doctor said he had concerns about the effect of medication and other factors on Mr Puska when he made admissions. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge sent the jury away until Tuesday, when closing speeches will begin. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge hoped to complete his charge to the jury on Wednesday, after which they will consider their verdict. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Puska had Oxycodone medication in his system and a language barrier when he made the alleged admissions on January 14th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Nov2023Ashling Murphy: Evidence concludes in murder trial of Jozef Puska
Covers the final witness, a medical doctor, in the trial of Jozef Puska, who has pleaded not guilty. Closing speeches and the judge's charge to the jury are still to come.
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