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Man who believed wife cheated on him with brother-in-law cleared of murder, found guilty of manslaughter

Date
2023-11-21

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Kilkenny City

Summary

Andy Cash, aged 30, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for stabbing his brother‑in‑law, John Cash, 40, to death on 3 May 2022 in Kilkenny. The Central Criminal Court heard that Cash was intoxicated and unfit for interview for six hours after arrest. He admitted striking John Cash but denied stabbing him, claiming John had ducked. A post‑mortem showed two stab wounds, one penetrating the heart. Cash was also charged with assault causing harm to his sister Elizabeth and with producing a knife during a dispute; both charges were acquitted. The jury returned a 10‑2 majority verdict on all charges. The case was adjourned to 1 December for sentencing, with victim impact statements to be prepared. The Cash family issued a statement thanking the court, Gardaí and witnesses for their support. Andy Cash was found guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who believed wife cheated on him with brother-in-law cleared of murder, found guilty of manslaughter. Charges or matters: manslaughter; all three charges on November 2. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

May 3, 2022 Incident
November 2 Incident
December 1 Adjournment
2023-11-21 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

Case subjects

Andy Cash

Convicted Person

Charges: manslaughter; all three charges on November 2 (Proven)

Plea: Not guilty

Finding: Found guilty

Outcome: Found guilty; Ms Justice Eileen Creedon adjourned the case to December 1, for sentence, to allow for the preparation of victim impact statements and thanked the jury before excusing them from jury service for 10 years.; Ms Justice Eileen Creedon adjourned the case to December 1, for sentence, to allow for the preparation of victim impact statements and thanked the jury before excusing them from jury service for 10 years.