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Jury begins deliberations in trial of two Dublin youths charged with murder of German student
Summary
A jury at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin began deliberations on the trial of two Dublin youths, Thomas Heinrich (22) and Robert Rinker (23), charged with murdering a German student and injuring another. The incident occurred on St Anthony's Road in Rialto on 1 December 2012, when Heinrich was stabbed to death and Rinker survived with injuries. Wesley Kelly (20) pleaded not guilty to murder and assault causing harm to Rinker, while a 17‑year‑old unnamed defendant also denied both charges. The State alleges a joint enterprise between the accused, and the judge instructed the jury to consider the defence of self‑defence and the amount of force used. The jury spent just over half an hour before being sent home, with a return scheduled for the next morning. The judge warned that if a verdict was not reached by lunchtime he would send them home for the weekend.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury begins deliberations in trial of two Dublin youths charged with murder of German student. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Heinrich; assault causing harm to Mr Rinker. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 1, 2012 Incident
- 2014-05-22 Publication
Why: A 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, also denies both charges. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Mr Heinrich; assault causing harm to Mr Rinker (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- St Anthony's Road
- St Anthony's Road
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