She died as a result of stab wounds.
The Central Criminal Court has heard Ashling Murphy died as a result of stab wounds.
Evidence of her post-mortem examination was heard at the trial of 33-year-old Jozef Puska, who denies her murder on January 12th, 2022.
State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis conducted a post mortem examination of Ashling Murphy at Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore on the 13th of January 2022.
She said it was her conclusion that Ms Murphy died as a result of stab wounds to the neck, with no contributory factors.
Dr Collis said she found at least 12 sharp wound injuries – caused by a knife or a similar instrument.
She told the court that there were also some injuries to Ms Murphy’s fingers.
She said they may have been defensive in nature as Ms Murphy may have held up her hands to try and protect herself.
Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, is on trail for Ms Murphy’s murder, and he has pleaded not guilty.
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