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"I fucked up, ma": murder accused

Summary

During a Central Criminal Court hearing, William Gilsenan, aged 24, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 29‑year‑old Edward Fitzgerald, who was stabbed in a car park outside Gilsenan's home on 17 October 2014. Gilsenan's mother, Marie Gilsenan, testified that she received a call from her son that afternoon, in which he admitted to a fight over a €100 debt and that he had stabbed Fitzgerald in the leg before turning himself in to the gardai. She described how she had offered to pay €50 of the debt, but he could not afford the balance. Gilsenan's father, William Kinsella, also testified that his son appeared panicked and confused after the stabbing. The trial, presided over by Justice Paul Butler, will continue on Monday with a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "I fucked up, ma": murder accused. Charges or matters: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald in a car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 17, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 5 Other
• 2016-12-02 Publication

Why: " Ms Gilsenan said she knew her son owed Mr Fitzgerald €100 because her son had been worried about it for some time and Mr Fitzgerald often called him looking for his money. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report