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Murder accused had splashes of blood on him, court hears

Date
2014-02-10
Stage
Finding
Primary locality
Tallaght
County
Dublin

Summary

During the trial of 21‑year‑old Michael Kinsella, accused of murdering 31‑year‑old Adil Essalhi in Tyrrelstown on 6 January 2011, Gemma Brady Deegan testified that she saw splashes of blood on Kinsella. She said she was staying at her mother's house when Kinsella's uncle Wayne Kinsella and Essalhi returned around 3 pm, drinking upstairs. Kinsella arrived with a woman, and the group stayed until after midnight, returning 45 minutes later. Brady Deegan claimed Wayne Kinsella was covered in blood in the kitchen and that Kinsella had blood on his clothes. She also described Wayne Kinsella's violent history, including a conviction for murder and an assault on a foreign lady. Brady Deegan confirmed that Kinsella had changed clothes and that a washing machine had been running minutes later. The trial continues. Michael Kinsella pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused had splashes of blood on him, court hears. Charges or matters: murdering Adil Essalhi (31) at Tyrrelstown, Co.Dublin on January 6, 2011; murder. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

Why: She agreed with Mr Marrinan that Wayne Kinsella was bragging about how he cut the body up and set fire to it twice because "it didn't work the first time. CNI source report

Case subjects

Michael Kinsella

Accused

Charges: murdering Adil Essalhi (31) at Tyrrelstown, Co.Dublin on January 6, 2011; murder (Proven)

Plea: Not guilty

Finding: Convicted

Outcome: Convicted

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Finding Violent Crime

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