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German student killing trial sentencing tomorrow
Summary
In a Dublin court, Wesley Kelly, aged 20, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in the 2012 stabbing of German student Thomas Heinrich, 22, on St Anthony's Road. Kelly was also found guilty of assault causing harm to Robert Rinker, 25, who survived the attack. The jury could not decide on Kelly's murder charge. A 17‑year‑old, whose name is withheld, pleaded not guilty to both murder and assault but was found guilty of both by unanimous verdict after three days of deliberation. The court heard that Heinrich suffered three fatal stab wounds and died from haemorrhage and shock. Rinker suffered post‑traumatic stress disorder. Character references described Kelly as a quiet young man and a first‑time offender. Sentencing was adjourned to the following morning by Mr Justice Barry White.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: German student killing trial sentencing tomorrow. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court today; assault causing harm to Mr Rinker by a majority verdict of 11 to 1; murdering Mr Heinrich and to assault causing harm to Mr Rinker. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- December 2012 Incident
- 2014-06-23 Publication
Why: The 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Heinrich and to assault causing harm to Mr Rinker. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murder but guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court today; assault causing harm to Mr Rinker by a majority verdict of 11 to 1; murdering Mr Heinrich and to assault causing harm to Mr Rinker (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Mr Justice Barry White adjourned sentencing until tomorrow morning.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- St Anthony's Road
- St Anthony's Road
- Central Criminal Court
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