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Brother and sister to stand trial accused of murdering 63-year-old man

Summary

The Central Criminal Court adjourned the trial of Kenneth Cummins (28) and Sabrina Cummins (37) to Monday. The siblings, who live at Ringsend Park, Dublin 4, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, Dublin 4 on 6 January 2014. Judge Tony Hunt thanked the jury of seven women and five men for agreeing to serve on a potentially five‑week case, offered them a substantial exemption from future jury service, and reminded them to base their verdict solely on the evidence presented.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Brother and sister to stand trial accused of murdering 63-year-old man. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, Dublin 4 on January 6 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 6 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-10-09 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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