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'Just me, God and that woman': murder accused refused to give gardai reason for killing
Summary
Trevor Rowe, aged 71, was accused of murdering 71‑year‑old Ann Butler in her Kilkenny home on 20 March 2020. In a Central Criminal Court interview, Rowe admitted to killing Butler but refused to explain why, saying it was "disgusting" to discuss. He claimed he had called Gardaí anonymously to help locate the body, stating he intended to dismember her but ultimately did not. Rowe also alleged he had committed five other murders and was linked to the Kinahan Cartel, receiving €5,500 for a murder. Forensic evidence included a timber cross and a "Jesus figure" found in Rowe's apartment, which were linked to a crucifix unit recovered from Butler's house. The trial, presided over by Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, continues with a jury of twelve. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Just me, God and that woman': murder accused refused to give gardai reason for killing. 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 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 26 Other
- 2022-03-09 Publication
Why: When asked by gardai why he could not tell them what he did to 71-year-old Ann Butler, Trevor Rowe replied: "because it's disgusting," his trial has heard. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering 71-year-old Ms Butler at her home at Maudlin Street, Kilkenny on March 20, 2020 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Ann Butler's house
- Ms Butler's house
- Central Criminal Court
- Abbey Street
- Kilkenny
- Maudlin Street
- Abbey Street
- Mr Rowe in Kilkenny Garda Station
- Kilkenny
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