Jozef Puska, 33, has been found guilty at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin of murdering schoolteacher Ashling Murphy.
Jozef Puska has been found guilty at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin of murdering schoolteacher Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, Co Offaly, in January last year.Judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt said: "What happened would make you physically sick. We have evil in this room no doubt about that."The 33-year-old from Lynally Grove in Mucklagh sat in the dock holding his hands as guilty verdict was ready out. He had denied murder.
Judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt thanked the jury for their service and exempted them from further duty for 20 years.He said he agreed with the verdict and was satisfied it was correct.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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