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Murder accused tells jury her brother is responsible for death of 63-year-old man

Summary

During the trial at the Central Criminal Court, Sabrina Cummins, aged 37, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas Horan, 63, who died on 6 January at Cambridge Court, Ringsend. Cummins admitted she had punched and kicked Horan but denied any involvement with the plastic bag, belt, or knife used in the killing. She claimed her brother, Kenneth Cummins, 28, was responsible for the death. Cummins also stated she had called the Gardaí that night rather than leaving Horan unattended. In cross‑examination, she denied attempting to extort money from Horan and admitted lying about needing to pay a taxi driver. She maintained that she only struck Horan once and that she had no part in the use of the belt or knife. The hearing continued into the next day.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused tells jury her brother is responsible for death of 63-year-old man. 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
• 2015-11-04 Publication

Why: I kicked him because I was just angry," said Ms Cummins. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report