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Woman guilty of murdering "mentally challenged" 63-year-old man

Date
2015-11-17
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Sabrina Cummins (37) was found guilty by a unanimous jury at the Central Criminal Court of murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, on January 6, 2014. The prosecution alleged the killing was a "protracted torturing" intended to cover up a robbery. Cummins had pleaded not guilty, while her brother, Kenneth Cummins (28), initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to guilty four weeks into the trial. Mr Justice Tony Hunt thanked the jury, stating their verdict was "correct and amply justified," and noted medical evidence indicated Mr Horan died from asphyxia and significant injuries. The judge described the death as "horrific" and exempted the jury from service for 20 years. Both defendants are scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, at which time a victim impact statement will be read. The matter is currently at the sentencing stage, with no final disposal recorded in this report.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman guilty of murdering "mentally challenged" 63-year-old man. Charges or matters: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6, 2014; the charge initially but last week, four weeks into the trial, he changed his plea to guilty. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: In another 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

Case subjects

Kenneth Cummins

Convicted Person

Charges: the charge initially but last week, four weeks into the trial, he changed his plea to guilty (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Kenneth Cummins (28) will be sentenced on Friday when a victim impact statement will be read.

Sabrina Cummins

Defendant

Charges: murdering Thomas Horan (63) at Cambridge Court, Ringsend on January 6, 2014; the charge initially but last week, four weeks into the trial, he changed his plea to guilty (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Both Sabrina Cummins and her brother Kenneth Cummins (28) will be sentenced on Friday when a victim impact statement will be read.

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Garda Station
  • Wogan attached to Donnybrook Garda Station

Topics

Stage Sentence Theft

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