A 45-yr-old man charged with the murder of Bosnian national Adnan Asic in Blanchardstown, Dublin, over three years ago, has been remanded in custody.
Muris Coco, also from Bosnia, and residing at Castlecurragh Heath, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, appeared before Judge Áine Clancy at Blanchardstown District Court on Friday morning, reports Breaking News.
He is accused of killing Mr Asic, 60, at Old Navan Road on October 22nd, 2022, contrary to common law.
The deceased, who had lived in Ireland for more than 30 years, suffered serious injuries in the early hours of that morning, reports Breaking News.
Mr Asic had been attending an event in the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre area and left shortly after 2:15 am to go home. He was discovered with severe injuries and later pronounced dead at Connolly Memorial Hospital.
Gardaí launched a murder investigation; on January 7, 2025, a man was questioned but released without charge while a file was prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), reports Breaking News.
Dressed in a blue jacket, black trousers, and shoes, Mr Coco did not speak during the brief court hearing.
Judge Clancy noted that an interpreter had not yet arrived, but Detective Garda Mark Murphy stated the accused had sufficient English to proceed, reports Breaking News.
Detective Garda Murphy then outlined the arrest, charge, and caution, telling Judge Clancy that the accused was arrested at his home at 7:25 am on Friday and brought to Blanchardstown Garda Station.
The detective added that the accused “made no reply” when the charge was read to him at 8:34 am, reports Breaking News.
The District Court cannot hear bail applications in murder cases, which must be brought before the High Court. Consequently, the accused was remanded in custody.
Mr Coco sat silently with his hands in his pockets and gave no indication of how he would plead, reports Breaking News.
He is scheduled for his next hearing on November 19 at Cloverhill District Court.
Legal aid was granted following a request by defence counsel Ciaran MacLoughlin, and the judge approved having a Bosnian interpreter present at Mr Coco’s next hearing, reports Breaking News.
The DPP must finalise a book of evidence before the accused can be sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
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