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Christina Anderson pleads not guilty to murdering dad of seven by reason of insanity
Summary
Christina Anderson, 39, of Brownsbarn Wood, Kingswood, Dublin 24, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Gareth Kelly, 39, a father of seven. Kelly died from stab wounds after an incident at his estate on 25 February 2020. Anderson, wearing a black and yellow dress, was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. The single count was read to her, and she responded with her plea. A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in, and the trial is set to begin tomorrow before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, potentially continuing until 19 December.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Christina Anderson pleads not guilty to murdering dad of seven by reason of insanity. Charges or matters: murdering Gareth Kelly (39), who died from stab wounds following an incident at the estate on the morning of February 25, 2020. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 25, 2020 Incident
- December 19 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-12-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Gareth Kelly (39), who died from stab wounds following an incident at the estate on the morning of February 25, 2020 (Alleged Or Contested)
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