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Accused admits to axe murder of vulnerable pensioner three days into trial
Summary
In a murder trial held at the Central Criminal Court, a 24‑year‑old man named Oliver Doran pleaded guilty to the axe murder of Kwok Ping Cheng, a 76‑year‑old vulnerable pensioner. The victim's mutilated body was discovered covered in blood in the living room of his own home at Robinson's Court, Cork Street, Dublin 8, on 28–29 April 2021. Doran had initially pleaded not guilty but, after discussions with his counsel, chose to enter a guilty plea on the third day of the trial. He expressed remorse and requested forgiveness from Cheng's family, providing a letter to be given to them. The court accepted the plea, directed a probation report and victim impact statements, and remanded Doran in custody for sentencing. The jury heard that Cheng died from multiple traumatic injuries, including a fractured skull and arm, chop wounds, bruises and lacerations, caused by an axe.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Accused admits to axe murder of vulnerable pensioner three days into trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Kwok Ping Cheng (76) at Robinson's Court, Cork Street, Dublin 8, on a date between April 28 and 29, 2021. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 28 Incident
- April 19 Adjournment
- April 29, 2021 Other
- 2023-01-17 Publication
Why: She said he had indicated that he didn't remember a lot of what occurred because he had taken an intoxicant. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Kwok Ping Cheng (76) at Robinson's Court, Cork Street, Dublin 8, on a date between April 28 and 29, 2021 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Keane directed that a probation report and victim impact statements be prepared and remanded Mr Doran in custody to April 19 for sentencing.
Places mentioned
- Cork Street
- Central Criminal Court
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