Jozef Puska, convicted of Ashling Murphy’s murder, is confident his appeal will succeed and he’ll be released soon
Tullamore: So, Jozef Puska, the guy convicted of killing Ashling Murphy, thinks he’ll be out on the streets again by summer. Can you believe that? He’s been chatting with other inmates in Midlands Prison, saying he’s sure his appeal will go his way and that he didn’t even do it.
This Sunday marks three years since Ashling’s tragic death. There’s a memorial walk planned along the Grand Canal in her hometown, Tullamore, to honor her memory. It’s a big deal, and people are coming together to remember her.
Puska’s appeal is set to be heard soon in Dublin. He’s claiming that a confession he made while in the hospital after the murder shouldn’t have been allowed in court. He told the Garda that he was the murderer, but now he says he doesn’t remember saying that at all.
He’s got a lot of excuses, saying he was on medication and just out of surgery when he talked to the police. His lawyers are pushing that he shouldn’t have been interviewed in the first place. It’s a wild situation.
Sources say he’s been telling everyone he’s going to win his case. One source mentioned he’s really putting his energy into this appeal and believes he’ll be back with his family by summer. It’s like he’s living in a fantasy world.
Despite all the evidence against him, he insists he didn’t kill Ashling. He’s even been mixing with other prisoners and getting visits from his wife and legal team. It’s a strange scene.
Puska got a life sentence, which in Ireland usually means around 20 years. If he loses his appeal, he can’t be released without Ashling’s family being notified first. They’ll have a say in the matter, which is good.
He never really explained why he attacked Ashling while she was out jogging. It’s just heartbreaking. Meanwhile, there’s a mass for Ashling this Sunday, followed by that memorial walk. People are really coming together to remember her.
There’s a post on the Ashling Murphy Facebook page inviting everyone to join in the remembrance. It’s a chance for the community to celebrate her life and show support for her family.
