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Fingerprints of brother and sister on trial for murder found in dead man's home, jury hears

Summary

In a trial held in Dublin, brothers Kenneth Cummins (28) and Sabrina Cummins (37) were accused of murdering 63‑year‑old Thomas Horan at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, on 6 January. Both pleaded not guilty. The jury heard that fingerprints linked to the accused were found in the victim's home. Detective Garda Conor Lawlor, from the Garda Technical Bureau's fingerprint section, testified that a lift from the bathroom door handle matched Kenneth's left forefinger, and another from the sitting‑room door frame matched his left finger. A lift from the bathroom door's left handle matched Sabrina's left thumb. Additionally, Budweiser cans in Horan's kitchen bin bore fingerprints attributed to Kenneth's left thumb and middle finger. The judge noted the case was a single trial for convenience, though it involved two separate defendants. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Fingerprints of brother and sister on trial for murder found in dead man's home, jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6th last year. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 6th Hearing Or Sentence
• January 8 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-10-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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