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Dyane Connor, our reporter in court today on the trial of two brothers and their wives, who are accused of withholding information or assisting Jozef Puska after he had murdered 23-year-old school teacher Ashling Murphy in Tullamore three years ago.
This week Sarah and Trina are joined by the Deputy Editor of the Tullamore Tribune Gearoid Keegan as they examine the murder of schoolteacher and talented musician Ashling Murphy.We discuss the recent trial of Jozef Puska, his murder conviction and his life sentence.From a local journalist's perspective, Gearoid takes us through what happened on the day Ashling was attacked and killed by the vicious predator as she exercised by the canal in Tullamore, County Offaly in January 2022.He recounts how the circumstances of her murder brought his town and the nation to a standstill.We also examine the investigation, how her attacker was tracked down and brought to justice.This episode pays tribute to the much loved and talented Ashling who was robbed from her loved ones in such a monstrous way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, Caroline and Nicola look ahead to tomorrow's sentencing hearing for Jozef Puska who was found guilty of Ashling Murphy's murder last Thursday. They speak to Defence Barrister Eimear Delargy, who sheds some light on how sentencing in Ireland works and what we can expect tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this second episode of The Trial, Ashling Murphy, Caroline and Nicola discuss the testimony of Jenna Stack who came across Jozef Puska and Ashling Murphy in the ditch at Grand Canal way, Tullamore minutes before she died. They also recap a harrowing week for the Murphy family which included hearing post mortem evidence that Ashling's voice box was cut during an attack which saw her receive 11 stab wounds which ultimately caused her death. The jury also heard evidence this week from garda Tom Dunne who took the 999 call at Tullamore Garda station and was the first first policeman at the scene - he and his colleague performed CPR on Ashling for at least ten minutes but to no avail.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this first episode of The Trial, Ashling Murphy, Caroline and Nicola discuss the opening statement of prosecuting counsel Anne Marie Lawlor who outlined the State's case against Jozef Puska, and how two days after her death, he confessed, telling detectives “I'm the murderer”.The jury was also told there was just a 1 in 14,000 chance that DNA found under the fingernails of Ashling didn't belong to Puska and that extensive CCTV evidence taken on the day of the murder saw him trailing two other women on his bicycle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we hear about expert medical evidence which says that Jozef Puska was not under the influence of any drugs when he made his alleged confession on 14 January, two days after Ashling was killed. Emeritus Professor Michael Ryan of University College Dublin also pointed out that the abdominal surgery which Puska underwent on the previous day was not ‘major surgery' but was a keyhole diagnostic procedure.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola discuss the evidence of Jozef Puska who took the stand in his own defence on Thursday. His cross examination by Anne Marie Lawlor concluded on Friday afternoon when she accused him of concocting a pack of lies for the jury, a charge which Puska denied.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Caroline and Nicola bring you the emotional victim impact statements of Ashling Murphy's partner, sister, and mother. These statements were read in court to Jozef Puska as he was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola discuss Justice Tony Hunt's charge to the Jury before he sent them out to begin deliberating their verdict at 15.34 today. In a five hour address to the nine man, three women panel, he broke down the evidence into five parts, confession, DNA, eye witnesses, lies and inferences. As part of this, he read a transcript of Jenna Stack's evidence recounting how she saw Puska crouched over Ashling in a ditch by the Grand Canal. He also read parts of Jozef Puska's testimony when he said he too had been attacked and he was trying to save Ashling.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, the jury, after just hours of deliberation, found Jozef Puska guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy. In this episode, Caroline and Nicola talk about Ashling, what her death means, what this verdict means and what kind of a light this trial has shone on the legal system.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola explain more about Jozef Puska's defence, and how he argued crucial CCTV evidence in the case should be thrown out because it breached his right to privacy. We'll also hear from Forensic Psychologist Dr. Ciara Stanton about his possible motivation for the attack on Ashling.Follow The Trial: Ashing Murphy @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola chat to Mary McDermott from Safe Ireland about what needs to be done now, in the wake of the conviction of Jozef Puska for Ashling's murder, to enable more women to feel safe - not just walking the streets, but in their homes too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish criminologist and co-host of the Real Lives Untold podcast, Sarah O' Conor speaks to us about the recent murders that shocked Ireland committed by Yousef Palani & Jozef Puska whose respective killings have now resulted in life sentences for the murderers.Sarah also told us about Ireland's history of serial-killer types and particularly those who kill women. We spoke about the various evil murderers that have taken innocent lives in Ireland and those suspected of carrying out more brutal acts than the ones they were convicted of including infamous r*pist Larry Murphy who has been linked to serveral disappearances of women in the so called "vanishing triangle". TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro, Sarah's background & Aishling Murphy/ Jozef Puska case I14:25 Irish serial killers & definition of “serial killer”26:25 LARRY MURPHY and possible links to the “vanishing triangle” 36:55 YOUSEF PALANI - background 47:45 PALANI'S SPREE BEGINS 1:00:15 Media's coverage of the case 1:04:25 JOZEF PUSKA- background & Aishling Murphy
In this episode, Caroline and Nicola bring you the emotional victim impact statements of Ashling Murphy's partner, sister, and mother. These statements were read in court to Jozef Puska as he was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jozef Puska was today handed a life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy.In this episode, we'll bring you the incredibly powerful and emotional victim impact statements delivered by Ashling's family at today's hearing.We'll also discuss the remarks of the judge in relation to the sentencing regime for convicted murderers in Ireland. And we'll hear from one of the country's most senior gardaí, who spoke to the media after Puska was taken back to prison.
In today's episode, Caroline and Nicola look ahead to tomorrow's sentencing hearing for Jozef Puska who was found guilty of Ashling Murphy's murder last Thursday. They speak to Defence Barrister Eimear Delargy, who sheds some light on how sentencing in Ireland works and what we can expect tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola chat to Mary McDermott from Safe Ireland about what needs to be done now, in the wake of the conviction of Jozef Puska for Ashling's murder, to enable more women to feel safe - not just walking the streets, but in their homes too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola explain more about Jozef Puska's defence, and how he argued crucial CCTV evidence in the case should be thrown out because it breached his right to privacy. We'll also hear from Forensic Psychologist Dr. Ciara Stanton about his possible motivation for the attack on Ashling.Follow The Trial: Ashing Murphy @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, looks back on the trial of Jozef Puska who was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Ashling Murphy in January 2022.
Sarah Benson, Women's Aid, discusses the Ashling Murphy murder case and the wider issues of violence againt women in Ireland.
Ciontaíodh Jozef Puska sa bPríomhchúirt Choiriúil inné i ndúnmharú Ashling Murphy. Chuir an eagraíocht cúnamh mná fáilte roimh chinneadh an ghiúiré, a rá gur baineadh stangadh as pobail na tíre nuair a maraíodh í gan chúis gan cinneadh i lár an lae i mí Eanáir 2022.
Jerry presented a special programme live from Garvey’s SuperValu, Listowel to celebrate Listowel Food Fair which continues until this Monday, November 13th. Jerry spoke to chair of Listowel Food Fair, Jimmy Deenihan, and others involved in one of Ireland’s premier food festivals, Mairead Moriarty, Sarah Fitzgerald, Christine Purcell, chef John Relihan, Lizzy Lyons of Lizzy’s Little Kitchen, Paul O’Connor, manager of Garvey’s SuperValu, Listowel, and Damien O’Mahony of Listowel Chamber Alliance. Of course, the show covers over issues of the day including reaction to Jozef Puska being found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Jerry spoke to Vera O’Leary of Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and to Maria Dempsey whose daughter Alicia was murdered in 2010. Jerry also spoke to Listowel councillor Jimmy Moloney who has returned from Moldova. He was part of the European Congress of Regional Local Authorities group which were acting as observers for that country’s local elections.
Jozef Puska has been described as a 'vicious monster' by Ashling Murphy's family after he was convicted of the school teacher's murder. The 33-year-old Slovakian native was unanimously found guilty of the schoolteacher's murder along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022. Mr Puska, with an address at Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, will be handed a mandatory life sentence, with a hearing to take place next week. On Friday's Morning focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Andrew Lowth, a Court Reporter with Bauer Media and also by Hilary Tonge a Development Worker with the Women's Collective Ireland Clare branch to discuss yesterday's outcome of a guilty verdict and to highlight violence against women.
That was Aisling Murphy's boyfriend Ryan Casey speaking outside court yesterday after Jozef Puska was convicted of her murder Speaking to Shane this morning was Director of the Gender Studies Programme at UCD, Mary McAuliffe.
'We have evil in this room – those were the words of Mr Justice Tony Hunt after Jozef Puska was convicted of murdering schoolteacher Ashling Murphy We speak to Anne Clarke, CEO of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services, and also Ronan Berry who was involved in the vigil in Tullamore after Aisling's murder. Also joining Shane was Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator.
Ashling Murphy, a 23 year old primary school teacher went for a run on the banks of the Grand Canal outside Tullamore, Co. Offaly – she never returned home. This is the story of how Jozef Puska tried to get away with her murder. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Catherine Fegan and Eimear CotterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this extended episode, Deborah Naylor, Courts Correspondent with Virgin Media News; and Eoin Reynolds, Courts Reporter with Courts News Ireland, join us to discuss what the jury didn't hear during the trial.And with Jozef Puska now a convicted murderer, we speak more freely about our opinions on the evidence, and we also have a chat about Ashling's legacy.
Yesterday, Jozef Puska was convicted of murdering the 23-year-old primary school teacher Ashling Murphy who had gone out for a run in Tullamore, County Offaly in January last year.Mairead Ronan was joined by the CEO of Parent Line, Aileen Hickie, Gender Equality Rights Representative at UCC Alison Ní Threasaigh, Alexandra Ryan CEO of Goss.ie, Stylist Laura Mullet as well as listeners of the show to discuss.
After weeks of harrowing evidence at the Central Criminal Court, Jozef Puska was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Ashling Murphy. The 33-year-old Slovakian is now facing a mandatory life sentence. Frank Greaney Newstalk's courts correspondent was there yesterday, as he was throughout the entire trial and Frank joined Pat on the show.
Joe is joined by journalist Andrew Lowth who has been reporting from the trial of Jozef Puska for the murder of 23-year-old school teacher Ashling Murphy, after his conviction yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'We have evil in this room – those were the words of Mr Justice Tony Hunt after Jozef Puska was convicted of murdering schoolteacher Ashling Murphy We speak to Anne Clarke, CEO of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services, and also Ronan Berry who was involved in the vigil in Tullamore after Aisling's murder. Also joining Shane was Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator.
That was Aisling Murphy's boyfriend Ryan Casey speaking outside court yesterday after Jozef Puska was convicted of her murder Speaking to Shane this morning was Director of the Gender Studies Programme at UCD, Mary McAuliffe.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy We chat to the Kanturk Café Owner who is breaking the stigma of addiction with his new brand of coffee This week on Ours to Protect, we hear about ‘Joining the Dots' - the British Embassy's regional cooperation programme that was launched in Cork - that is focusing on its current theme of retrofitting homes and businesses” Our Movie Review with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, the jury, after just hours of deliberation, found Jozef Puska guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy. In this episode, Caroline and Nicola talk about Ashling, what her death means, what this verdict means and what kind of a light this trial has shone on the legal system.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the conviction after a 16 day trial of Jozef Puska for the brutal murder of Ashling Murphy. He had claimed a man murdered Ashling after attacking him – but the jury rejected his lies. Michael and Paul dissect the case, from the overwhelming amount of evidence against Puska to the killer's bizarre attempt to shift the blame. And they take you behind the scenes, to tell you what it was like covering the case every day. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ashling Murphy, a 23 year old primary school teacher went for a run on the banks of the Grand Canal outside Tullamore – she never returned home. This is the story of how Jozef Puska tried to get away with her murder. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Catherine Fegan and Eimear CotterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deborah Naylor joins to analyse the outcome of Aishling Murphy's trial aswell as Jozef Puska's sentencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy.Frank Greaney, Today FM Courts Correspondent & Host of the All Rise podcast joined The Last Word to discuss.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy on 12 January 2022.Kieran spoke to Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid, Brianna Parkins, Irish Times Columnist and Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy on 12 January 2022.Kieran spoke to Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Eve McDowell, Co-Founder of Stalking Ireland and advocacy specialist at active consent and Orla O'Conner, Director of National Women's Council .
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy on 12 January 2022.Kieran spoke to Sinead O'Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, Ailbhe Smyth, activist and campaigner and influencer, Holly Carpenter.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy on 12 January 2022.Kieran spoke to Ashling's friend, Laura and Ashling's lecturer Dr Ailbhe Kenny, Associate Professor of Music Education at Mary Immaculate College.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy. The jury deliberated for over two hours, but returned to Court 13 soon after 2pm when their foreman delivered the guilty verdict. Mr Justice Tony Hunt added his own remarks, saying he agreed with their outcome, and added “we have evil in this room”. In this episode, Frank and Aisling will take you through what happened in everything in court today, as well as reaction from Ashling's family.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola discuss Justice Tony Hunt's charge to the Jury before he sent them out to begin deliberating their verdict at 15.34 today. In a five hour address to the nine man, three women panel, he broke down the evidence into five parts, confession, DNA, eye witnesses, lies and inferences. As part of this, he read a transcript of Jenna Stack's evidence recounting how she saw Puska crouched over Ashling in a ditch by the Grand Canal. He also read parts of Jozef Puska's testimony when he said he too had been attacked and he was trying to save Ashling.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell on trial of 33 yr old Jozef Puska from Mucklagh in Co Offaly, who denies murdering Ashling Murphy in January 2022
The jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial has begun its deliberations. In his charge to the jury this afternoon, Mr Justice Tony Hunt said if they're to convict Jozef Puska of murder – they must be satisfied he stabbed Ashling Murphy 11 times in the neck.Mr Justice Hunt said if they're satisfied that no crime has been committed by Mr Puska, they must find him not guilty. 33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murdering the school teacher along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th 2022.
Our Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donell reports.
Today, the jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial was told Jozef Puska has provided an ‘unequivocal structure of lies and mistruths'.However, the defence has told jurors that they must be ‘very careful' in assessing the evidence provided to them in this case Later this afternoon, Mr Justice Tony Hunt told the jurors that if they believe Jozef Puska's version of events - that he was attacked by a masked man who also killed Ashling Murphy - then they must acquit.Mr Puska, who's 33 with an address of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murder.
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss day 14 in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. The prosecution case has now finished and Mr Puska has now taken to the stand. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell.
All evidence has now been heard in the trial of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy.Frank Greaney, TodayFM Courts Correspondent joined The Last Word to discuss.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
The jury in Jozef Puska's trial for the murder of Ashling Murphy has now heard all of the evidence in the case.The final piece of evidence presented to them came from an expert witness for the defence, who raised concerns about the reliability of Mr Puska's confession.The jurors were also given an update as to when they are likely to begin their deliberations.Mr Puska denies murdering Ashling Murphy along the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore last year.
In this episode Caroline and Nicola discuss the evidence of Jozef Puska who took the stand in his own defence on Thursday. His cross examination by Anne Marie Lawlor concluded on Friday afternoon when she accused him of concocting a pack of lies for the jury, a charge which Puska denied.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, the Central Criminal Court heard more evidence from Jozef Puska, the man accused of murdering school teacher Ashling Murphy. He told the Central Criminal Court that he was assaulted by a man with a knife who then followed Ashling Murphy into a ditch and attacked her. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Eimear Cotter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell reports from the Central Criminal Court.
Jozef Puska has told the Central Criminal Court that he doesn't remember confessing to killing Ashling Murphy while he was in hospital. Today he claimed he and Ms. Murphy were both attacked by a man wearing a face mask. Under cross examination this afternoon from the prosecution, Jozef Puska said he didn't remember making admissions to Gardaí that he killed Ashling Murphy in St James Hospital. He denies murdering the school teacher.
Orla O'Donnell, Courts Correspondent reports on the latest from the trial of 33 yr old Jozef Puska, from Mucklagh Co. Offaly, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ashling Murphy in January 2022
Jozef Puska has taken the stand in the trial where he is accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy.Before this, the prosecution closed its case by reading some of the Garda interviews with Mr Puska in Tullamore Garda Station after he was discharged from St James' Hospital. The jury also heard about an email sent to the Garda Press Office from a person claiming to be responsible for Ashling's death. Mr Puska will continue giving his evidence tomorrow. He denies murdering the school teacher in Tullamore in January, 2022.
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the last two days of evidence in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. Witnesses included a DNA expert, a doctor who met with the accused in Garda custody and an expert in toxicology and pharmacology. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ashling Murphy Murder Trial hit its "first speed bump” today.For the first time since the trial opened last month, the jurors were sent home without hearing from any witnesses.In this episode, you'll hear what the judge had to say to them before he adjourned the case. Ashling Murphy was killed while exercising along the banks of the grand canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly on January 12th, 2022.Jozef Puska is on trial for her murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
In this episode we hear about expert medical evidence which says that Jozef Puska was not under the influence of any drugs when he made his alleged confession on 14 January, two days after Ashling was killed. Emeritus Professor Michael Ryan of University College Dublin also pointed out that the abdominal surgery which Puska underwent on the previous day was not ‘major surgery' but was a keyhole diagnostic procedure.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial has heard there's no evidence to suggest medication had an effect on Jozef Puska in relation to admissions he made to Gardaí two days after her death.Professor Michael Ryan, an expert in pharmacology and toxicology, told the jury that in his opinion there is no evidence to suggest Jozef Puska's admissions to Gardai were related to any drug.Mr. Puska denies murdering Ashling Murphy in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.
Today the jury heard evidence that a DNA profile matching that of Jozef Puska was found under Ashling Murphy's fingernails.Dr Lorna Flanagan said the likelihood of this male DNA belonging to someone unrelated to him was 'one in 14,000'.The jury also heard from Detective Sergeant David Scahill about arresting and ultimately charging Mr Puska with Ashling's murder on 19th January 2022.Mr Puska has pleaded not guilty.
Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about the latest in the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Mr Puska denies the charge. The jury today heard the evidence of Mr Puska's translator who acted to interpret an alleged confession by Mr Puska. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today the jury heard evidence from the interpreter who acted as a translator between gardaí and Jozef Puska while he was in St James' Hospital.Miroslav Sedlacek said Mr Puska asked him to translate ‘accurately and exactly', saying ‘I did it' but that he didn't do it intentionally. The jury of nine men and three women also heard some forensic evidence, which found a DNA profile from a bicycle was a match for Mr Puska.He denies murdering Ashling Murphy on 12th January 2022.
Michael O'Toole speaks to Paul Healy from court after a dramatic day of evidence in the murder trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At today's hearing of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, the jury heard Jozef Puska told Gardaí he was the murderer.The jurors also heard evidence about a search warrant being executed and of how he became upset as said he committed the murder. He denies murdering 23 year old school teacher Ashling Murphy.NOTE: Some of the evidence heard today is distressing in nature, listener discretion is advised.
Paul Healy discusses the latest developments in the trial of Jozef Puska, who denies murdering Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Paul reports from court, with Michael O'Toole discussing the case with him. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent reports on the trial of 33-yr-old Jozef Puska, from Lynally Grove, Mucklagh in Co Offaly, who has denied the murder of Ms Murphy in January 2022
In today's sitting at the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard about evidence taken from Ashling Murphy's Fitbit smart watch. She was wearing it on the day she died, and it tracked her heart rate and exercise route along the canal in Tullamore on the afternoon of 12th January 2022.The jury also heard from a friend of Jozef Puska who gave him a lift home to Mucklagh that evening.Separately, a Garda Sgt gave evidence about the statement Mr Puska made to them about being "set upon and assaulted by two men" when he said he arrived in Blanchardstown to meet a woman.Mr Puska is on trial for Ashling's murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
Paul Healy reports from court about the trial of Jozef Puska, on trial for the murder of Ashling Murphy. Michael O'Toole discusses the case with Paul, as paramedics and further witnesses were called to the stand. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ashling Murphy murder trial began last week at Dublin's Central Criminal Court. The 23-year-old teacher was killed in 2022 while out for a run on the banks of the Grand Canal near her home in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on a bright January afternoon. Last week, the nine men and three women of the jury listened as the prosecution laid out its case against Jozef Puska, a 33-year-old Slovakian national. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder.As the trial starts its second week, Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Mary Carolan reports on what the court has heard so far. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At today's sitting of the trial of Jozef Puska, a woman described a man cycling slowly and close to her on the day Ashling Murphy was killed.Annemarie Kelly told the jury that she first noticed a man who she felt was cycling close to her near to McDonalds in Tullamore on January 12th 2022.She claims she later saw him again on the Grand Canal.The trial also heard from paramedics who were called to an apartment in Crumlin the next day, to treat Mr Puska for three stab wounds to his abdomen.Mr Puska denies murdering the 23-year old-school teacher.
In this second episode of The Trial, Ashling Murphy, Caroline and Nicola discuss the testimony of Jenna Stack who came across Jozef Puska and Ashling Murphy in the ditch at Grand Canal way, Tullamore minutes before she died. They also recap a harrowing week for the Murphy family which included hearing post mortem evidence that Ashling's voice box was cut during an attack which saw her receive 11 stab wounds which ultimately caused her death. The jury also heard evidence this week from garda Tom Dunne who took the 999 call at Tullamore Garda station and was the first first policeman at the scene - he and his colleague performed CPR on Ashling for at least ten minutes but to no avail.Follow The Trial: Ashling Murphy on Twitter @TheTrialPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss day five of the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Michael reports from court, where the jury heard evidence from paramedics and Gardai about the scene, as well as CCTV evidence from January 12, 2022 - the day of Ashling's murder. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CCTV footage showing some of Ashling Murphy's last known movements was shown to the jury today in the trial of a man accused of her murder.33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh in Co Offaly has pleaded not guilty.In this episode, Frank outlines the CCTV footage of both Ashling Murphy and Mr Puska on the day she died.This morning, Detective Garda Ronan Lawlor from the Garda Technical Bureau told the jury about his examination of the scene along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.Earlier, Paul McCabe, who was the clinical lead with the ambulance service tasked to the scene, gave evidence of their efforts to resuscitate Ashling.
Paul Healy reports from court during the trial of Jozef Puska, accused of the murder of Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Michael O'Toole discusses the case with him. The trial continues. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evidence of the post-mortem examination of Ashling Murphy was heard at the trial of Jozef Puska today. State Pathologist Sally Anne Collis said Ashling died as a result of stab wounds with a knife or sharp implement, and noted that there were some injuries to Ashling's fingers which may have been defensive in nature. The trial also heard how the first gardai on the scene tried CPR and chest compression for 10-15 minutes.Mr Puska denies murdering Ashling Murphy on the 12th of January 2022. NOTE: Please note that this episode contains very graphic details from the postmortem, listener discretion is advised.
It is day three of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, as Jozef Puska stands accused of the murder of the Offaly schoolteacher on 12th January 2022. Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole from court, as he witnessed key testimony and cross-examination from witnesses who came across the scene of Ms Murphy's murder. Subscribe to the podcast for daily updates from the trial, wherever you get your podcasts. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent reports from trial of 33-year-old Jozef Puska, from Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, who denies murdering Ms Murphy in Jan 2022
Today the trial of Jozef Puska heard from a man who discovered Ashling Murphy's body on the day she died. Enda Molloy was the first person to see Ashling Murphy laying in a hedgerow after the alleged attack. In this episode, Frank outlines the evidence heard from Mr Molloy and seven other witnesses in the trial today, including two women who were running along the canal bank on the afternoon Ashling died. Mr Puska denies the charge and has pleaded not guilty.
In this first episode of The Trial, Ashling Murphy, Caroline and Nicola discuss the opening statement of prosecuting counsel Anne Marie Lawlor who outlined the State's case against Jozef Puska, and how two days after her death, he confessed, telling detectives “I'm the murderer”.The jury was also told there was just a 1 in 14,000 chance that DNA found under the fingernails of Ashling didn't belong to Puska and that extensive CCTV evidence taken on the day of the murder saw him trailing two other women on his bicycle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss day two of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, as the prosecution lay out the roadmap for their case. Please note that some evidence is graphic in nature, and may be disturbing to hear. Subscribe to the podcast for daily updates from the trial of Jozef Puska. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murder accused Jozef Puska told gardaí "I did it. I murdered. I am the murderer" when officers spoke to him two days after Ashling Murphy died, the Central Criminal Court heard today. The Indo Daily looks at the opening statements in the murder trial of the young Tullamore teacher. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak to our Legal Affairs correspondent, Orla O'Donnell.
In the first full day of the trial of Jozef Puska, prosecuting barrister Ann Marie Lawlor opened her case before the jury. They were also shown maps and photographs from the stretch of the canal where Ashling Murphy was killed.
Michael O'Toole gives us the updates after he was in court for day one of the trial of Jozef Puska, who the State alleges murdered Ashling Murphy. Paul Healy brings us through the day's events as the trial is believed to last four to five weeks. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jozef Puska, the man charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy, has pleaded not guilty in the Central Criminal Court today, and a jury was then sworn in. In this first episode episode, Frank and Aisling set out the processes involved in jury selection, and what's expected when the trial opens tomorrow.
On this week's Shattered Lives podcast, crime journalists Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy look at: - The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jozef Puska is due to go on trial accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly in January 2022. We discuss the limitations around crime reporting and the broad brushstrokes of reporting on live trials. - Bray boxing club murder trial: Gerard Cervi has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Bobby Messett, where boxing coach Pete Taylor had organised an exercise class. - Joe O'Reilly: the anniversary of the death of Rachel O'Reilly - nee Callaly. Rachel's husband, Joe O'Reilly, was sentenced for her murder. - Cork cocaine boat: The record drugs haul in Co Cork has seen updates from Gardai. Shattered Lives is produced by Ciaran Bradley for Reach Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A daily podcast covering the trial proceedings for Jozef Puska, the man charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy. The alleged assault took place along the Grand Canal in Tullamore in January 2022.
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ycn6was7 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man, woman being questioned about concealing information in the case of Ashling Murphy. Fear, bean á gceistiú faoi eolas a cheilt i gcás Ashling Murphy. A man and woman have been arrested and questioned by Gardaí on suspicion of concealing information about the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly almost two months ago. Tá fear agus bean gafa agus á gceistiú ag na Gardaí ar amhras gur cheil siad eolas maidir le dúnmharú Ashling Murphy i gCo Uíbh Fhailí beagnach dhá mhí ó shin. Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old teacher, was attacked and killed while exercising alongside the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, on January 12. Ionsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, múinteoir 23 bliain d'aois, agus í i mbun aclaíochta taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ar an 12 Eanáir. The man and woman being questioned by the Gardaí are a married couple, both of whom are over 60 years of age. Lánúin phósta iad an fear agus an bhean atá á gceistiú ag na Gardaí, agus tá an bheirt acu os cionn 60 bliain d'aois. They were arrested in Dublin yesterday morning. Gabhadh iad i mBaile Átha Cliath ar maidin inné. One is being questioned at Tullamore Garda Station and the other in Portlaoise. Tá duine acu á cheistiú i Stáisiún Ghardaí Thulach Mhór agus an duine eile i bPort Laoise. This morning, a further 24 hours were allowed to be added to their detention periods. Ar maidin inniu, ceadaíodh 24 uair an chloig eile a chur lena dtréimhsí coinneála. They can be questioned for up to three days. Is féidir iad a cheistiú ar feadh suas le trí lá. A 31-year-old man, Jozef Puska, has previously been charged in the murder of Ashling Murphy. Tá fear 31 bliain d'aois, Jozef Puska, cúisithe roimhe seo i ndúnmharú Ashling Murphy.
Frank Greaney joins Niall on the line in the wake of the arrest of Jozef Puska. Frank is addressing the importance of what we can and cannot say on social media on a case and how social media posts can jeopardise a case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frank Greaney joins Niall on the line in the wake of the arrest of Jozef Puska. Frank is addressing the importance of what we can and cannot say on social media on a case and how social media posts can jeopardise a case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.