Five jailed for obstructing Ashling Murphy murder investigation in Offaly
Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old Irish woman, was stabbed to death on 12 January 2022 at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, while out on a run. Jozef Puška, a 32-year-old Slovakian man, was convicted of her murder and is serving a life sentence. Five Slovakian family members, including his brothers Marek and Lubomir Puška and his wife Lucia Istokova, were charged with obstructing the garda investigation. They were arrested in Dublin, appeared at Tullamore District Court in June 2023, and were sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court in December 2023. All five were jailed, with the brothers sentenced to two and a half years and the women to shorter terms, and the brothers were subsequently moved from Mountjoy to Wheatfield Prison after an assault.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged15 Jun
- In court14 Jun
13 reports - Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced6 Nov
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old Irish woman, was stabbed to death while out on a run at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on 12 January 2022.
- Where
- The alleged obstruction offences took place at Tullamore Garda Station, and the underlying murder at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore.
- When
- The alleged failures to disclose information occurred between 12 and 27 January 2022 and the impeding charges between 12 and 14 January 2022, though the charge sheet gives the murder date as 1 January 2022.
- Charges
- Marek Puška, Lubomir Puška and Lucia Istokova were charged with failing to disclose information to gardaí that might have helped secure the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of Jozef Puška.
- Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva were charged with impeding the apprehension or prosecution of Jozef Puška.
- Investigation
- The five were arrested in Dublin and first appeared at Tullamore District Court on 14 June 2023.
- In court
- The DPP directed all five be tried by indictment at the Central Criminal Court, and a Book of Evidence was served on all five at Tullamore District Court on 20 December 2023.
- Sentence
- All five were jailed, with the two brothers sentenced to two and a half years and the women to shorter terms.
- Other details
- Jozef Puška, a 32-year-old Slovakian man, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy after being found guilty at the Central Criminal Court.
- Marek and Lubomir Puška were moved from Mountjoy Prison to Wheatfield Prison in west Dublin after Marek was assaulted by inmates.
- Viera Gazoiva and Jozefina Grundzova burned the clothes Jozef Puška wore during the murder after being told to by the brothers.
133 statements extracted from the articles
- whatFive people appeared in court in connection with the investigation into the alleged murder of Ashling Murphy. (irishtimes.com)
- whatFive people, two men and three women, appeared in court charged in connection with the Ashling Murphy murder investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatFive Slovakian nationals appeared in Tullamore District Court charged with offences related to the Ashling Murphy murder case. (gript.ie)
- whatFive people were arrested and charged in connection with the investigation into the murder of Ashling Murphy. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatFive people appeared before Tullamore District Court in connection with the investigation into the alleged murder of Ashling Murphy. (irishtimes.com)
- whatLubomir and Marek Puska are accused of failing to disclose information to gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatFive people have been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
- whatFive defendants were sent forward for trial for allegedly obstructing the Ashling Murphy murder investigation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe five accused were arrested in Dublin. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe five appeared before Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe appearance took place at Tullamore District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe five had been arrested in Dublin the day before their court appearance. (irishtimes.com)
- whereAshling Murphy was killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whereAll five people charged were arrested in Dublin before being brought before Tullamore District Court. (gript.ie)
- whereAshling Murphy was murdered in Tullamore, County Offaly. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereAll five were arrested in Dublin. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe victim was killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly. (rte.ie)
- whereThe murder victim was killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly. (irishtimes.com)
- whereAshling Murphy was killed at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore on 12 January 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at Tullamore Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereAshling Murphy was murdered at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereAshling Murphy was killed at Grand Canal Way in Tullamore, Co Offaly, in January 2022. (rte.ie)
- whereThe murder described in the charge took place at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThree of the defendants are charged with committing the offence at Tullamore Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThree of the defendants were charged with committing the offence at Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe underlying murder took place at Grand Canal Way, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereMarek and Lubomir Puska were moved from Mountjoy Prison to Wheatfield Prison in west Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereAshling Murphy was stabbed to death while out on a run in Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on January 12, 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe five appeared in court on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenAshling Murphy was killed on January 12th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whenAshling Murphy was killed on 12 January 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenAshling Murphy was killed on 12 January 2022 while running by the Grand Canal at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly. (gript.ie)
- whenAshling Murphy was murdered on 12 January 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe victim was killed on 12 January 2022. (rte.ie)
- whenThe killing took place on 12 January 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have been committed by the two men between 12 and 27 January 2022 at Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe two brothers are scheduled to appear at Tullamore District Court on 20 December. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe brothers' alleged offences occurred on an unknown date between 12 and 27 January 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged failures took place on unknown dates between varying dates in January 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe charge gives the date of the murder as 1 January 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged failures to disclose occurred on dates unknown in January 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeThe transfer was also linked to overcrowding in the prison system. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDetective Garda Colin O'Leary told the court that Lubomir Puska replied after caution when he was arrested and charged. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationDetective Sergeant Caroline Lyng arrested Marek Puska. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA detective told the court that Lubomir Puska replied after caution when he was arrested and charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationDet Gda Colin O'Leary told the court that Lubomir Puska replied after caution when arrested and charged. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationLubomir Puska replied after caution when he was arrested and charged. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMarek Puska, Lubomir Puska and Lucia Istokova are accused of failing to disclose information to gardaí on a date unknown between two dates last year. (offalyexpress.ie, rte.ie)
- chargeJozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva are accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a person. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie, irishtimes.com)
- chargeMarek Puska, Lubomir Puska and Lucia Istokova are accused of failing to disclose information to gardaí on a date unknown between two dates in 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeMarek Puska, Lubomir Puska and Lucia Istokova are accused of failing to disclose information to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMarek Puska, Lubomir Puska and Lucia Istokova are accused of failing to disclose information to gardaí on a date unknown between two dates the previous year. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeJozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva are both accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a person. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThree women and two men were charged with withholding information and impeding the arrest of an alleged offender. (gript.ie)
- chargeMarek Puška, Lubomir Puška and Lucia Istokova were charged with withholding information between 12 and 27 January 2022. (gript.ie)
- chargeJozefina Grundzova and Viera Gaziova were charged with impeding the arrest of an alleged offender between 12 and 14 January 2022. (gript.ie)
- chargeJozef Puška is due to stand trial charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy later this year. (gript.ie)
- chargeThe five were charged with impeding arrest and withholding information. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeFive people are charged in connection with the Ashling Murphy case. (extra.ie)
- chargeJozefina Grundzova and Viera Gaziova are accused of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a person. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- chargeLubomir Puska and Marek Puska are accused of failing to disclose information to gardaí that might have helped secure Jozef Puska's apprehension, prosecution or conviction. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeLucia Istokova has been accused of the same offence and remanded to appear at Tullamore District Court on 20 December. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeJozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva are charged with impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a person believed to be guilty of murder, between 12 and 14 January 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeLucia Istokova has been accused of the same offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe two women are charged with impeding apprehension or prosecution between 12 and 14 January 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeMarek Puska, Lubomir Puska and Lucia Istokova are charged with failing to disclose information to gardaí that might have helped apprehend, prosecute or convict Jozef Puska, between 12 and 27 January 2022. (rte.ie)
- chargeViera Gazoiva and Jozefina Grundzova are charged with acting with intent to impede the apprehension or prosecution of Jozef Puska, between 12 and 14 January 2022. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe five defendants are charged with failing without reasonable excuse to disclose information to gardaí that might help secure the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of Jozef Puska. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe five were charged with failing to disclose information to gardaí about the alleged murderer. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe charge is under Section 9 of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe judge said the five defendants obstructed justice by lying to gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that all five be tried by indictment. (offalyexpress.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe five were remanded on bail to appear again on 26 July for service of books of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA Slovakian language interpreter was present to assist the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtFive people appeared before Tullamore District Court on 14 June 2023 after being arrested in Dublin the previous day. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that all five be tried by indictment, and the judge remanded them on bail to appear again for service of books of evidence on 26 July. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe five appeared before Tullamore District Court on Wednesday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge remanded the five on bail to appear again for service of books of evidence on July 26th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJozefina Grundzova and Marek Puska said they had lost their travel documents, and the judge ordered them surrendered within 72 hours. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge made an order prohibiting publication of the addresses of Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe five were remanded on bail to appear in court again for service of books of evidence on July 26. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBail was agreed on condition that the accused surrender their passports or travel documents. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJozefina Grundzova and Marek Puska said they had lost their travel documents. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge ordered both of those defendants to surrender their travel documents within 72 hours. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Michele Finan granted all five accused bail on conditions including surrendering passports and residing at addresses given to the court. (gript.ie)
- courtThe five were brought before Tullamore District Court on Wednesday, 14 June. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe five were provided with an interpreter for the court hearing. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe five were remanded on bail with conditions including surrendering passports and residing at the addresses provided. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe five are due to appear again in Tullamore on July 26. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtFive people are in court. (extra.ie)
- courtThree women and two men appeared before Tullamore District Court in connection with the investigation into the alleged murder. (rte.ie)
- courtJudge Cody was told the DPP had directed that all five be tried by indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
- courtThe five were remanded on bail to appear again for service of books of evidence on 27 September. (rte.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that all five be tried by indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge remanded the five on bail to appear again for service of books of evidence on September 27th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge made an order prohibiting publication of the accused's addresses. (irishtimes.com)
- courtTwo brothers of Jozef Puska are scheduled to appear at Tullamore District Court on 20 December 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that all five be tried by indictment, and the court remanded them on bail for service of books of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtAn order was made prohibiting publication of the five accused people's addresses. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtLucia Istokova has been remanded to appear at Tullamore District Court on 20 December. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva have been remanded to appear at the same court on 20 December. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that all five accused be tried by indictment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtA court order prohibits publication of the accused's addresses. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtBooks of evidence were served against five people at Tullamore District Court. (rte.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to all five being sent forward for trial. (rte.ie)
- courtThe accused spoke only to confirm their signatures on court documents. (rte.ie)
- courtState applications for Section 56 Orders and applications for legal aid were granted in all cases. (rte.ie)
- courtThe judge issued alibi warnings to the five accused. (rte.ie)
- courtAll five accused were released on continuing bail. (rte.ie)
- courtA Book of Evidence was served on all five defendants, and the cases will be heard in the Central Criminal Court, Dublin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtTullamore District Court heard the news on Wednesday 20 December. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody gave each defendant 14 days from 20 December to supply an alibi to the courts. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtA Book of Evidence was served on all five defendants at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe cases will be heard in the Central Criminal Court, Dublin. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody gave each defendant 14 days from that day to supply an alibi. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe five family members were jailed after victim impact statements from Ashling Murphy's father Ray and sister Amy. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Caroline Biggs said the defendants would leave children in the care of others if jailed. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceJozef Puska is serving a life sentence for murdering Ashling Murphy after being found guilty at the end of an 18-day trial at the Central Criminal Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJozef Puska is serving a life sentence for murdering Ashling Murphy. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe two brothers were jailed for two and a half years for withholding information that could have led to Jozef Puska being prosecuted sooner. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe wives could expect to be released in a little over a year, and the brothers in just under two years, with standard remission. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherBail was agreed on condition that all five surrender their passports or travel documents. (offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge ordered Jozefina Grundzova and Marek Puska to surrender their travel documents within 72 hours. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA Slovakian language interpreter was in court to assist the accused. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie, rte.ie, offalyexpress.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherAll five are Slovakian. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherJudge Cody made an order prohibiting publication of the accused's addresses. (rte.ie)
- otherReporting restrictions on the accused's addresses remain until verdicts are delivered in each trial. (rte.ie)
- otherThe court was told there is a media restriction on publishing the defendants' addresses. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe court was told there is a restriction on the media publishing the defendants' addresses. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe brothers were moved after Marek Puska was assaulted by several inmates on a landing in Mountjoy. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherBoth brothers were placed in 23-hour lockup for their own safety after the assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLucia Istokova held back on telling gardaí that her husband came home with visible injuries after the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherViera Gaziova and Jozefina Grundzova burned the clothes Jozef Puska wore during the murder, after being told to by the brothers. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Nov2025Brothers of Ashling Murphy killer Jozef Puska moved to different prison
Reports the transfer of the two brothers to Wheatfield after an assault on Marek Puska in Mountjoy, the reasons for the move, and the sentences and remission periods of the five family members in the obstruction case.
victim, Ashling Murphy, female, Irish, irishAshling Murphyconvicted, Lubomir Puska, 35, male, namedLubomir Puskaconvicted, Marek Puska, male, namedMarek Puskaconvicted, Lucia Istokova, female, namedLucia Istokovaconvicted, Viera Gaziova, 38, female, namedViera Gaziovaconvicted, Jozefina Grundzova, female, namedJozefina Grundzova - 21 Dec2023Five sent forward for trial for allegedly obstructing Ashling Murphy murder investigation
Adds that the five defendants were sent forward for trial in the Central Criminal Court, Dublin, after a Book of Evidence was served, and that Judge Andrew Cody gave them 14 days to supply an alibi.
victim, Ashling Murphy, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Marek Puska, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, namedViera Gazoiva - 20 Dec2023Five face trial for obstructing Ashling Murphy murder investigation
Reports that a Book of Evidence was served on all five defendants and that they will be tried at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Judge Andrew Cody gave each defendant 14 days to supply an alibi. The media are restricted from publishing the defendants' addresses. The charge sheet gives the murder date as January 1, 2022, which conflicts with the 12 January 2022 date in other reports.
victim, Ashling Murphy, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Marek Puska, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, namedViera Gazoiva - 20 Dec2023Five charged over obstruction of Ashling Murphy inquiry
Reports that the DPP consented to all five accused being sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court, that the charges cover dates from 12 to 27 January 2022 and 12 to 14 January 2022, and that the five were released on continuing bail.
victim, Ashling Murphy, female, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Marek Puska, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lucia Istokovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, named, non-irish (judged from name)Viera Gazoivaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jozefina Grundzova - 24 Nov2023Brothers of Ashling Murphy's killer before Midlands court in December
Adds that the two brothers are due in Tullamore District Court on 20 December, that the DPP directed all five be tried by indictment, that a court order prohibits publication of their addresses, and that a Slovakian interpreter assisted the accused. It also gives the alleged offence period as between 12 and 27 January 2022.
accused, Lubomir Puska, 35, male, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Marek Puska, 34, male, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, female, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, female, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, 38, female, namedViera Gazoivavictim, Ashling Murphy, 23, female, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphy - 23 Nov2023Brothers of Ashling's killer due before Offaly court next month
Reports the five accused are due at Tullamore District Court on 20 December 2023, that the DPP directed trial on indictment and remanded them on bail for service of books of evidence, and that a publication order covers their addresses. Adds the alleged dates and place of the offences and the charge wording for each accused.
accused, Lubomir Puska, 35, male, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Marek Puska, 34, male, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, female, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, female, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, 38, female, namedViera Gazoiva - 26 Jul2023Five face trial in connection with Ashling Murphy murder investigation
Court appearance of five people accused of offences connected to the investigation into the alleged murder of Ashling Murphy. Judge Andrew Cody ordered that all five be tried by indictment in the Central Criminal Court and remanded them on bail.
victim, Ashling Murphy, 23, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Marek Puska, 34, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, 35, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gaziova, 38, named, non-irish (judged from name)Viera Gaziova - 26 Jul2023Five people in court over Ashling Murphy murder inquiry
Reports the 26 July 2023 Tullamore District Court appearance of the five accused, who are charged with failing to disclose information and impeding prosecution. Judge Andrew Cody ordered that all five be tried by indictment in the Central Criminal Court, remanded them on bail to 27 September for service of books of evidence, and made an order prohibiting publication of their addresses.
accused, Marek Puska, 34, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, 35, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gaziova, 38, named, non-irish (judged from name)Viera Gaziova - 15 Jun2023Five In Court Charged In Connection To Ashling Murphy Case
Headline only: five people are in court charged in connection with the Ashling Murphy case. No names, charges, dates or court details are given in the article body.
accusedaccusedaccusedaccusedaccused - 15 Jun2023Five appear in court facing charges related to Ashling Murphy murder
Reports the first court appearance of five people charged over the investigation into Ashling Murphy's murder, including their bail conditions and next court date.
victim, Ashling Murphy, 23, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Slovakian, non-irishaccused, Slovakian, non-irishaccused, Slovakian, non-irishaccused, Slovakian, non-irishaccused, Slovakian, non-irish - 15 Jun2023Five Slovakians charged in relation to Ashling Murphy murder case - Gript
Adds that all five were arrested in Dublin before appearing, the dates of the alleged offences, the bail conditions, and that Jozef Puška (32) is due to stand trial for murder later in 2023.
victim, Ashling Murphy, 23, female, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Jozef Puška, 32, Slovakian, named, non-irishJozef Puškaaccused, Marek Puška, 34, Slovakian, named, non-irishMarek Puškaaccused, Lubomir Puška, 35, Slovakian, named, non-irishLubomir Puškaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, Slovakian, named, non-irishLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, Slovakian, named, non-irishJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gaziova, 38, Slovakian, named, non-irishViera Gaziova - 14 Jun2023Five appear in court charged in connection with Ashling Murphy murder probe
Adds the names and ages of the five accused, the specific offences each is charged with, the DPP's direction that all five be tried by indictment, the July 26 remand date, and the bail conditions requiring surrender of travel documents.
victim, Ashling Murphy, 23, female, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Marek Puska, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Marek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, 38, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Viera Gazoiva - 14 Jun2023Five appear in court in connection with investigation into murder of Ashling Murphy
Names the five accused and their ages (34, 35, 34, 33 and 38), reports the specific charges against each, the DPP's direction for trial by indictment, bail conditions and the July 26 date for service of books of evidence.
victim, Ashling Murphy, 23, irish (judged from name)Ashling Murphyaccused, Marek Puska, 34, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, 35, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, 38, namedViera Gazoiva - 14 Jun2023Five appear before judge in Midlands after Dublin arrests
Reports the 14 June 2023 court appearance of five accused after their Dublin arrests, including the bail conditions and the 26 July return date. The article does not mention the Ashling Murphy murder.
accused, Marek Puska, 34, male, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, 35, male, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, female, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, female, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, 38, female, namedViera Gazoiva - 14 Jun2023Five appear before judge in Offaly after Dublin arrests
Adds the first court appearance on 14 June 2023 at Tullamore District Court, the names and ages of the five accused, the DPP's direction for trial by indictment, bail conditions requiring passports to be surrendered, and the next date of 26 July for service of books of evidence.
accused, Marek Puska, 34, male, namedMarek Puskaaccused, Lubomir Puska, 35, male, namedLubomir Puskaaccused, Lucia Istokova, 34, female, namedLucia Istokovaaccused, Jozefina Grundzova, 33, female, namedJozefina Grundzovaaccused, Viera Gazoiva, 38, female, namedViera Gazoiva