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'Run, your lives are in danger': Christina Anderson's neighbour gives evidence of text message

Summary

Christina Anderson, 41, was feeding fruit to her baby when Gardaí arrived after she stabbed Gareth Kelly, 39, to death in a south Dublin housing estate car park on 25 February 2020. The Central Criminal Court heard that Anderson had been under a perceived threat from neighbours and believed criminals were targeting non‑criminals. A neighbour testified that Anderson had sent him a text two days before the stabbing saying, "Run, your lives are in danger!" Garda Barry O'Shea described Anderson as agitated and distressed, noting she claimed to have acted "for us Mark" and "for love." She was arrested, transferred to Mountjoy Women's Prison, and then to the Central Mental Hospital. Anderson has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity; the jury will decide her mental state at the time of the offence. The trial continues before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor with a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Run, your lives are in danger': Christina Anderson's neighbour gives evidence of text message. 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
• 2022-12-05 Publication

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