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Murder accused told friend in prison call that he beat man to death, jury hears

Date
2015-10-29
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Kenneth Cummins (28) and Sabrina Cummins (37), both of Ringsend Park, Dublin 4, are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, having pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, on January 6, 2014. The matter is currently at the trial stage before Mr Justice Tony Hunt. Prosecution counsel Mr Remy Farrell SC called Detective Sergeant Barry Walsh to testify regarding a recorded prison call made by Kenneth Cummins from Cloverhill prison on January 22, 2014. The call, intercepted by prison officer Pat Murphy, was obtained via search warrant. In the transcript read to the jury, Cummins allegedly told his friend, Carl Cullen, that he beat, strangled, and smothered the victim to death. Cummins allegedly stated he acted after the victim admitted to past abuse of his sister, Breda, and claimed he only intended to hospitalize the victim. When asked about the possibility of a manslaughter charge, Cummins allegedly replied it did not look likely, noting he could be 36 when released. He denied his sister's involvement. The prosecution concluded its evidence for Kenneth Cummins, and the trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told friend in prison call that he beat man to death, jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6th last year; the offence of murder on January 10, 2014 and was remanded to Cloverhill prison. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Kenneth Cummins

Accused

Charges: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6th last year; the offence of murder on January 10, 2014 and was remanded to Cloverhill prison (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Counsel told the jury that Mr Kenneth Cummins was charged with the offence of murder on January 10, 2014 and was remanded to Cloverhill prison.

Sabrina Cummins

Accused

Charges: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6th last year; the offence of murder on January 10, 2014 and was remanded to Cloverhill prison (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Counsel told the jury that Mr Kenneth Cummins was charged with the offence of murder on January 10, 2014 and was remanded to Cloverhill prison.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence
Garda Station
  • is attached to Irishtown Garda Station
  • Irishtown
Facility
  • Cloverhill prison

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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