A 23-year-old man was remanded in custody to Castlerea Prison when he appeared at Cootehill District Court yesterday charged with having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 14-year-old girl.
Mr Weldo Cavalcante, from Brazil but with an address at Liffey Meats House, Killinkere, Cavan, was charged with having unlawful carnal knowledge of Jamie Maughan at 39 Harmony Heights, Cavan town, on June 26th, 2004. Jamie's body was found in Cavan town on July 2nd.
He was also charged with an immigration offence.
Det Insp Jimmy Coen told the court he was aware the defendant had booked a flight for Sao Paulo on July 14th.
Supt Joe Sullivan said: "I do not believe that the defendant would turn up for trial."
Mr Barry Healy, defending, suggested his client would give up his passport and sign on at a Garda station.
Supt Sullivan said: "It would not be acceptable. The book of evidence should be prepared within a month or so. There is a sense of urgency in the matter and the DPP is aware of it."
Refusing the bail application, the judge remanded the defendant to Castlerea to appear at Monaghan Court next Tuesday.