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Woman guilty of murdering "mentally challenged" 63-year-old man
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:
- January 6, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2014 Other
- January 6th Hearing Or Sentence
- January 9 2014 Other
- 2015-11-17 Publication
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
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.
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
- Ringsend Park
- Dublin
- Central Criminal Court
- Wogan attached to Donnybrook Garda Station
Topics
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