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Murder accused told gardai he thought he was going for "one on one" fight with boxer
Summary
Wayne Kennedy, aged 33, was charged with the murder of 26‑year‑old David Spain and the serious injury of 24‑year‑old Sean Turner on 26 December 2013 at his Shankill home. In a Garda interview, Kennedy claimed he believed he was meeting Spain for a one‑on‑one fight. He described a chaotic encounter in which multiple men, including Turner, attacked him, and that Spain threw a jacket over his head. Kennedy admitted striking the men but denied killing Spain. He also admitted lending Turner €50, which Turner never returned. During cross‑examination, a detective confirmed Kennedy's statements about the fight and his lack of a weapon were false. Witness Adam McMahon testified that Kennedy had been in a bad state, had a facial cut, and had stabbed Turner and Spain. The trial is ongoing. Wayne Kennedy pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he thought he was going for "one on one" fight with boxer. Charges or matters: murdering David Spain on December 26 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 26 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-29 Publication
Why: "I hit them all as far as I know, I was just swinging because the jacket was over my head," said Mr Kennedy. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering David Spain on December 26 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Rathsallagh Park
- Central Criminal Court
- Joe O'Hara of Shankill Garda Station
- handed himself into Shankill Garda Station
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