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Man tells trial he believed wife cheated on him with brother-in-law he's accused of murdering

Date
2023-11-15

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Kilkenny City

Summary

In a Kilkenny murder trial, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, pleaded not guilty to the stabbing death of his brother‑in‑law John Cash, 40, on 3 May 2022. Cash, a father of three from Highrath, claimed he was "out of his head on tablets" and could not fully recall the events of that day. He told the jury that he believed his wife had cheated on him with John Cash "years ago" and that he had confronted John Cash after seeing him and his wife leave a Centra. Cash admitted to having a knife in his car, which he said had been there "for ages," and that he had given John Cash a "good thumping" while he was on the ground, but denied stabbing him. He also denied shouting "you got what you deserved" or threatening to kill John Cash. The case is set to proceed before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of seven women and five men.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man tells trial he believed wife cheated on him with brother-in-law he's accused of murdering. Charges or matters: all three charges. Procedural stage: trial

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