Trial opens in Ireland for murder of elderly woman
Published 4h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Court ruling
Affects Ireland
A man is standing trial in Ireland accused of murdering an 89-year-old woman in her bed.
An 89-year-old woman was strangled to death in her bed during an attack at her home. A man has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court denying the murder charge. The proceedings are underway before a jury in Limerick.
- The defendantHasan Ali Gori, 52, of no fixed abode, pleaded not guilty to a single count of murder.
- The victimJosephine Josie Ray was killed inside her residence in August 2024.
- The venueThe case is being heard before a jury at the Central Criminal Court.
Why it matters
Criminal trials involving the violent death of elderly victims in domestic settings attract significant public attention and shock local communities across Ireland.
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The court heard that an 89-year-old woman was smothered and strangled to death in her bed, and a 52-year-old man has denied the murder charge against him.
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- The Irish TimesMan goes on trial accused of smothering and strangling 89-year-old woman1h ago · open ↗
- RTÉJury hears 89-year-old woman was strangled while in bed4h ago · open ↗
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