Jozef Puska Found Guilty Of Ashling Murphy's Murder
Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
Jozef Puska has been found GUILTY of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
— Frank Greaney (@FrankGreaney) November 9, 2023
33-year-old Jozef Puska who is charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.The defendant had his head down as the verdict was delivered before the Central Criminal Court.
Mr Justice Tony Hunt said he agreed with the jury's decision and said he's glad they didn't waste any more time with what he described as 'Puska's nonsense'.
Ashling Murphy's mother held up a picture of her daughter while her friends and family applauded as the Jury was dismissed.
Jozef Puska will be handed a mandatory life sentence, with a sentencing hearing to take place next week.
Women's Aid has welcomed the conviction of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy.
It says this case is a "shocking example" of the dangers faced by women, and the case shone a spotlight on male violence in society.
However the organisation says effective criminal justice sanctions are "vital" and it truly hopes it offers some measure of justice and closure to Ashling's loved ones.
Women’s Aid welcomes the conviction of Josef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy. When Puska senselessly took Aishling Murphy’s life at 4.30pm in broad daylight while she was out on a run, it sent a shockwave through communities in Ireland. #Femicide pic.twitter.com/ueg0w1eSvS
— Women's Aid Ireland (@Womens_Aid) November 9, 2023
Women's Aid says one man goes to jail today but it will not bring Ashling back or compensate for her "heart-rending" loss.
