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'I can't even close my eyes with the nightmare I see': murder accused to gardai

Summary

Trevor Rowe, 29, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 71‑year‑old Ann Butler in her Kilkenny home on 20 March 2020. In Central Criminal Court, he told officers he could not explain what happened, saying the truth would not help her family and that he could not even close his eyes. Rowe admitted making anonymous calls to Gardaí, claiming he wanted the woman found and was ashamed. He also claimed to have committed five other murders, worked for the Kinahan Cartel, and received €5,500 for a murder. Gardaí presented CCTV showing him walking to Maudlin Street that night. Rowe described taking large amounts of drugs and alcohol before the incident. The trial continues before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I can't even close my eyes with the nightmare I see': murder accused to gardai. Charges or matters: murdering 71-year-old Ms Butler at her home at Maudlin Street, Kilkenny on March 20, 2020. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 20, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 25 Incident
• March 26 Incident
• March 20 Incident
• 2022-03-08 Publication

Why: " Trevor Rowe also told officers that he had made anonymous phone calls to gardai because he just wanted "the woman found" and was ashamed of what he had done, his Central Criminal Court trial has heard. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report