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Murder accused told gardai he "lost it" after deceased threatened mother

Summary

During a Central Criminal Court hearing, William Gilsenan, aged 24, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Edward Fitzgerald, aged 29, who died from a stab wound to the heart after an altercation in a car park outside Gilsenan's home on 17 October 2014. Gilsenan told Garda Sgt Aidan Delaney that he had been threatened by Fitzgerald, who allegedly threatened to harm his mother and others, prompting Gilsenan to take a small kitchen knife from his apartment. Gilsenan claimed he stabbed Fitzgerald in the legs and that the force used was moderate. He stated he acted in self‑defence and had no intention to kill. The trial, presided over by Justice Paul Butler, will continue tomorrow with a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he "lost it" after deceased threatened mother. Charges or matters: the murder of Edward Fitzgerald (29) in a car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 17, 2014 Incident
• October 17 Other
• 2016-12-06 Publication

Why: I was terrified because I didn't know what he was capable of. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report