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Case No. 6818Murder · Co. Dublin · 26 Feb 2010

Supreme Court refuses leave to appeal in Dekker murder conviction

Daniel McAnaspie was killed at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin, on 26 February 2010, and gardaí suspected he was lured to a secluded location and stabbed with garden shears. Richard Dekker and Trevor Noone were identified as suspects after the body was found, and Dekker was arrested on 24 May 2010 and detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Dekker's trial began on 22 February 2017 and he was convicted of the murder. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against conviction on 27 July 2022, and on 9 May 2023 the Supreme Court refused him leave to appeal that decision, the latest development.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court9 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Richard Dekker was convicted of the murder of Daniel McAnaspie.
Where
The killing took place at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin.
When
The murder took place on 26 February 2010.
Cause
Gardaí suspected the victim was lured to a secluded location.
Weapon
Gardaí suspected the victim was stabbed to death with garden shears.
Investigation
  • Dekker and Trevor Noone were identified as suspects after the body was found.
  • Dekker was arrested on 24 May 2010 and detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
In court
  • Dekker's trial began on 22 February 2017 and he was convicted.
  • The Court of Appeal dismissed Dekker's appeal against conviction, with its order dated 27 July 2022.
  • Dekker applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court on 7 February 2023.
  • The Supreme Court refused Dekker leave to appeal the Court of Appeal decision on 9 May 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRichard Dekker was convicted of the murder of Daniel McAnaspie. (courts.ie)
  • whereThe killing took place at Tolka Valley Park, Blanchardstown. (courts.ie)
  • whenThe murder took place on 26 February 2010. (courts.ie)
  • causeGardaí suspected the victim was lured to a secluded location and stabbed to death with garden shears. (courts.ie)
  • investigationDekker and Trevor Noone were identified as suspects after the body was found. (courts.ie)
  • investigationDekker was arrested on 24 May 2010 and detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (courts.ie)
  • courtDekker was convicted after a trial that started on 22 February 2017. (courts.ie)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal dismissed Dekker's appeal against conviction. (courts.ie)
  • courtThe Supreme Court refused Dekker leave to appeal the Court of Appeal decision. (courts.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2023
    In courtCourts Service judgment, first report
    [2023] IESCDET 56 Supreme Court: People(At The Suit Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions) -v- Richard Dekker

    Supreme Court determination refusing leave to appeal the Court of Appeal's 27 July 2022 dismissal of Dekker's appeal against his murder conviction.

    convicted, Richard Dekker, named, non-irish (judged from name)Richard Dekkervictim, Daniel McAnaspie, irish (judged from name)Daniel McAnaspiesuspect, Trevor Noone, named, irish (judged from name)Trevor Noone