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Case No. 7742Murder · Co. Dublin · 20 Jan 2021

Teenager convicted of murdering Urantsetseg Tserendorj appeals conviction

A teenager who was 14 at the time stabbed Urantsetseg Tserendorj, a woman, on a walkway between George's Dock and Custom House Quay at the IFSC in Dublin on January 20th, 2021, after she said she had no money to give him. Ms Tserendorj was declared dead on January 29th, 2021, the same day the teenager pleaded guilty to manslaughter after denying murder. The first trial ended with a jury disagreement, and a jury later convicted him of murder after two trials, and in February he was sentenced to life imprisonment, subject to review after 13 years. He has now appealed, arguing the trial judge wrongly admitted evidence of another attempted robbery, and the Court of Appeal has reserved judgment.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
A teenager stabbed Urantsetseg Tserendorj, a woman, to death after trying to rob her.
Where
The stabbing happened on a walkway between George's Dock and Custom House Quay at the IFSC, Dublin.
When
Ms Tserendorj was stabbed on January 20th, 2021, at night while walking home on foot.
Cause
  • The teenager asked her for money and stabbed her in the neck when she said she had none.
  • She died from a lack of oxygen to the brain caused by a stab wound that partially severed her carotid artery.
Investigation
The teenager admitted the stabbing when gardaí called at his home the next day about a reported stolen bicycle.
Charges
The teenager denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter on January 29th, 2021.
Other details
  • Ms Tserendorj was declared dead on January 29th, 2021.
  • The teenager was 14 at the time of the stabbing and cannot be named because he is a minor.
In court
  • The first trial ended with a jury disagreement.
  • A jury later found the teenager guilty of murder after two trials.
  • His appeal argues the trial judge erred in allowing evidence of another attempted robbery by him.
  • The Court of Appeal President said the court would reserve judgment.
Sentence
In February the teenager was sentenced to life imprisonment, subject to review after 13 years.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager has launched an appeal against his murder conviction. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe stabbing happened on a walkway between George’s Dock and Custom House Quay at the IFSC, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMs Tserendorj was stabbed on January 20th, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe teenager approached Ms Tserendorj asking for money and stabbed her when she said she had none. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeMs Tserendorj died from a lack of oxygen to the brain caused by a stab wound that partially severed her carotid artery. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe teenager admitted stabbing Ms Tserendorj when gardaí called at his home the day after the attack, responding to a report of a stolen bicycle. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe teenager denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter on January 29th, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe first trial ended with a jury disagreement. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA jury found the teenager guilty of murder last year after two trials. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe appeal argues the trial judge erred in allowing evidence of another attempted robbery by the accused. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Court of Appeal President said the court would reserve judgment. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceIn February of this year the teenager was sentenced to life in prison, subject to a review after 13 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMs Tserendorj was declared dead on January 29th, 2021. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jul2023
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Teenager who stabbed Urantsetseg Tserendorj to death launches appeal against murder conviction

    Court of Appeal hearing of the teenager's appeal against his murder conviction; the appeal centres on evidence of a second attempted robbery and the trial judge's rulings. Judgment reserved.

    victim, Urantsetseg Tserendorj, female, non-irish (judged from name)Urantsetseg Tserendorjconvicted, 17, male