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Murder accused told garda he committed five others and was 'working for Kinahans'

Summary

In a Kilkenny murder trial, Trevor Rowe, 29, pleaded not guilty to killing 71‑year‑old Ann Butler on 20 March 2020. During the hearing, Rowe admitted to the killing, describing how he slit Butler's throat and stabbed her head, and claimed he had committed five other murders, worked for the Kinahan Cartel, and received €5,500 for a murder. Garda Detective Martin Power recounted how Rowe collapsed in tears at the station, confessed to the crime, and later led officers to a house on Maudlin Street where a body was found. Rowe was arrested at 7.38 pm that evening. The trial, presided over by Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, continues with a jury of twelve. The case remains at the evidence‑gathering stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told garda he committed five others and was 'working for Kinahans'. Charges or matters: murdering 71-year-old Ann Butler at her home at Maudlin Street, Kilkenny on March 20, 2020. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 20, 2020 Other
• March 25 Other
• March 20 Other
• 2022-03-02 Publication

Why: The detective said he opened the door because it was unlocked and as he did "a gush of heat" hit him along with a smell of what he believed to be a decaying body. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report