Brazilian man pleads not guilty to murdering his wife in Dublin home

Diego Costa Silva (35) today pleaded not guilty to the murder of Fabiola Camara De Campos Silva on November 4, 2021

A Central Criminal Court jury will be asked to consider an “insanity” verdict in the trial of a Brazilian man charged with murdering his 32-year-old wife at their home in Dublin three years ago.

Diego Costa Silva (35) today pleaded not guilty to the murder of Fabiola Camara De Campos Silva on November 4, 2021 at Charlestown Place, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott told the jury that it is alleged Mr Costa Silva murdered his wife but the issue that will most concern them is what is referred to as the “special verdict in respect of insanity”.

Mr Justice McDermott said both the accused and his wife came from Brazil and Mr Costa Silva worked for a time at the Coach House pub in Blanchardstown.

The jury will hear evidence from gardai, a member of the emergency services and two consultant forensic psychiatrists.

The trial is due to open this afternoon before Mr Justice Michael MacGrath and a jury of seven men and five women. It will take about five days.