Up to 850,000 pages of data and 110 statements delaying Wilton murder case, court told

Detective Inspector Jason Lynch said he 'would be hopeful' of DPP directions in two weeks

The accused man, Regin Parithapara Rajan (pictured), who appeared in Cork District Court by video link from prison was then remanded in custody by Judge Mary Dorgan until January 3. Picture: Dan Linehan

A huge volume of phone records and related data have been examined in the investigation of the case where a 41-year-old man is accused of murdering his wife at their home in Wilton.

Detective Inspector Jason Lynch gave an outline of the progress in the investigation on Wednesday following recent complaints made by the defence about delays.

Det. Insp. Lynch said: “The file is currently with the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is a very complex investigation. The deceased is an Indian national.

“Relevant lines of enquiry were pursued in India, the United Kingdom and United States. A significant amount of telephonic evidence had to be analysed, which amounted to 850,000 pages of data.

“There are 110 statements on file as well as substantial technical data. I am expecting swift directions from the DPP. I would request a further remand in custody for a period of two weeks.” 

Defence solicitor, Eddie Burke, asked the detective inspector: “Will we have directions in two weeks?” Det. Insp. Lynch replied: “I would be hopeful.” 

The accused man, Regin Parithapara Rajan, who appeared in Cork District Court by video link from prison was then remanded in custody by Judge Mary Dorgan until January 3.

Regin Parithapara Rajan is charged with the murder of 38-year-old Deepa Paruthiyezhuth Dinamani at their home at Cardinal Court, Wilton, Cork, on July 14, contrary to common law. When Det. Garda Alan Johnson arrested and charged him with the murder last July, Mr Rajan made no reply.

There was a previous defence request for Mr Rajan to receive all appropriate medical attention while in prison, in particular any psychiatric attention he might need as he suffered from depression. The judge was also told there was no need for an interpreter as Mr Rajan had good English and understood proceedings.

The deceased, Ms Dinamani, a native of Kerala in southwest India, was a chartered accountant and she moved with her husband and young son to Cork three months ago to take up a position as a Fund Manager with a financial services company, Alter Domus Fund Services, based at Cork Airport Business Park.