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Murder accused told gardai her brother could be "very evil at times", jury hears

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 6th last year. The trial is currently ongoing. Prosecution counsel Mr Garret Baker BL called Detective Garda David Wogan to testify regarding five interviews conducted with Sabrina Cummins between January 8 and 9, 2014. In these statements, the co-accused alleged that her brother Kenneth could be "extremely violent" and "very evil" at times. She described an incident where she and her brother visited Mr Horan to request money, claiming the situation escalated into a violent confrontation lasting up to an hour and a half. Sabrina Cummins told gardai that she used a belt, a plastic bag, and a bottle, and that she punched and kicked the deceased. She stated, "We killed Tom," and admitted to holding a belt while Kenneth used it. Defence counsel Mr Blaise O'Carroll SC cross-examined the garda, suggesting the accused initially portrayed herself as an injured party. The garda noted she provided specific details about Kenneth's actions. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai her brother could be "very evil at times", jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6th last year. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 6th Incident
• January 8, 2014 Incident
• January 8 2014 Incident
• January 6 Other
• January 9 2014 Incident
• 2015-10-30 Publication

Why: " In this statement, Ms Cummins said she knew Mr Horan since she was 18 years of age and he was like a father to her because her own father was not around. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report