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'He had it coming for 20 years': murder accused stabbed brother-in-law to death in broad daylight, prosecution allege

Date
2023-11-03

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Kilkenny City

Summary

In a murder trial in Kilkenny, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, is accused of stabbing his brother‑in‑law, John Cash, 40, to death on 3 May 2022 at Hebron Road. The prosecution alleges that Cash, who shouted "he had it coming for 20 years" and "you have been riding other women," attacked John in broad daylight, causing two stab wounds that penetrated the heart. Cash is also charged with assault causing harm to John's wife, Elizabeth Cash, and with producing a knife during the dispute. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges. The court heard witness testimony of a physical altercation, the discovery of a small steak knife, and that Cash was intoxicated and deemed unfit for interview for six hours after his arrest. The trial, presided over by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, is expected to last two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'He had it coming for 20 years': murder accused stabbed brother-in-law to death in broad daylight, prosecution allege. Charges or matters: all three charges. Procedural stage: trial

When:

May 3, 2022 Incident
May 4, 2022 Incident
2023-11-03 Publication

Why: "Whether that was the case is neither here nor there – this goes to Andrew Cash's state of mind and to the question of motive," Mr Delaney told the jury. CNI source report