Courts / Dublin / Report

Christina Anderson smoked cannabis every evening, husband tells trial

Date
2022-12-09

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

During the trial of Christina Anderson for the murder of Gareth Kelly, her husband Mark Anderson testified that the couple regularly consumed cannabis, spending €200‑€250 monthly. He admitted that two immature cannabis plants were found in a locked room upstairs when Gardaí arrived after the stabbing. Mark said the plants were his and that he had no conviction after a charitable contribution. He also revealed that he had planned to take his wife to the Mary Mercer psychiatric clinic the day after the murder, but the appointment was scheduled for 9 am the following day. Mark described his wife's mental state the week before the stabbing, noting she appeared delusional and paranoid, and that he had not seen such behaviour before. He stated that the couple's cannabis use was a regular habit, typically two to three joints in the evenings, and that they had a high tolerance. The trial continues with a jury hearing the case. Christina Anderson pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Christina Anderson smoked cannabis every evening, husband tells trial. Charges or matters: murdering Gareth Kelly (39), who was stabbed five times as he tried to start his car outside Ms Anderson's home on the morning of February 25, 2020. Procedural stage: trial

When:

February 25, 2020 Incident
February 16, 2020 Other
February 23 Hearing Or Sentence
February 16 Hearing Or Sentence
2022-12-09 Publication

Why: Because they were regular users, he said they had a high tolerance and found it relaxing. CNI source report

Case subjects

Christina Anderson

Accused

Charges: murdering Gareth Kelly (39), who was stabbed five times as he tried to start his car outside Ms Anderson's home on the morning of February 25, 2020 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty