Closing speeches expected in double murder trial

Closing speeches in the trial of a Chinese national accused of the double murder of a student couple in their apartment in Dublin two years ago will begin next Monday in the Central Criminal Court.

Yu Jie, (aged 25), with a last address at McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ms Liu Qing, (aged 19) in an apartment at Blackhall Square, off North King St., Dublin 7, between 6pm on March 12, 2001 and 3am on March 14, 2001.