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Woman (71) had lacerations and ear 'appeared to be missing', murder trial hears

Summary

During a murder trial, a detective testified that he entered the home of 71‑year‑old Ann Butler on Maudlin Street, Kilkenny, on 20 March 2020 and found her body on a two‑seater couch. The body had lacerations to the left side of the neck, an injury to the head and the left ear appeared to be missing. The detective also reported a strong, unpleasant odour, a metal crowbar, a Swiss army knife and a piece of an earlobe on the couch. The accused, Trevor Rowe, 29, was arrested at the scene and, while in a patrol car, repeatedly stated that he had "slit her throat and stabbed her in the head" and that he had "just wanted her to be found". He also claimed to have committed five other murders and to have worked for the Kinahan Cartel. The trial heard that Rowe pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ann Butler.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman (71) had lacerations and ear 'appeared to be missing', murder trial hears. 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 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 25 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 26 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 18 Other
• 2022-03-03 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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