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Murder suspect told gardaí he didn't stab his former partner

Summary

In a 2014 case, a 33‑year‑old man, Vesel Jahiri, was arrested on suspicion of murdering Anna Finnegan in Dublin on 21 September 2012. He pleaded not guilty to both murder and assault causing harm to Anna's brother Karl. The Central Criminal Court heard that Jahiri and Finnegan had a ten‑year relationship that had deteriorated, with two children and access issues. Karl testified that after putting the children to bed, he and Anna were in the kitchen when Jahiri burst in with a knife, stabbing Anna in the chest and head while she fled. Jahiri claimed he did not stab Anna, arguing he fought Karl, and blamed multiple parties for the incident. Gardaí interviews showed Jahiri denying responsibility and expressing love for Anna. The case was set to continue before a jury with Justice Paul McDermott presiding.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder suspect told gardaí he didn't stab his former partner. Charges or matters: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21 2012; assault causing harm on Anna Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 21 2012 Incident
• 2014-05-21 Publication

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