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Dublin man stabbed to death over €100 drug debt, prosecution tells jury
Summary
In a murder trial, William Gilsenan, aged 24, pleaded not guilty to the killing of 29‑year‑old Edward Fitzgerald, who was described by Gilsenan's friend as a "big brother." The incident occurred on 17 October 2014 in a carpark outside Fitzgerald's home. Prosecutor Dillon Mahady alleged that Gilsenan owed Fitzgerald €100 for marijuana. The parties were in a car when a verbal dispute escalated. Gilsenan allegedly approached the vehicle, and Fitzgerald claimed Gilsenan swung a kitchen knife with a black handle, striking him. Fitzgerald was unable to escape and was later taken to the hospital, where he died. Gilsenan was seen wiping the knife and discarding it. The trial is set to continue before Justice Paul Butler and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man stabbed to death over €100 drug debt, prosecution tells jury. Charges or matters: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald in a carpark outside his home on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 17, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-11-30 Publication
Why: Under cross-examination, he told Ms Biggs that he knew where Mr Gilsenan lived because he had seen the accused's girlfriend's car parked outside the Green some time before the stabbing. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald in a carpark outside his home on October 17, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Oscar Traynor Road
- Dublin
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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