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Dublin man pleads guilty to killing Adil Essalhi after five-day trial
Summary
A Dublin man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Adil Essalhi following a five-day trial at the Central Criminal Court. Michael Kinsella, aged 22, with addresses in Tallaght and Ardkeen, Cavan, had initially pleaded not guilty to murder. The State's case alleged that Mr Essalhi, aged 29, was killed at Tyrellstown, Dublin on 6 January 2011 by two people acting together. The prosecution accepted a plea to the lesser charge of unlawful killing on condition that Kinsella admitted assaulting the deceased with a weapon. Medical evidence heard during trial indicated Mr Essalhi sustained in excess of fifty stabbing and chopping wounds, predominantly to the head and neck. His body was subsequently burnt. Kinsella's uncle, Wayne Kinsella, was previously convicted of Mr Essalhi's murder in 2012. Justice Deirdre Murphy adjourned sentencing to a later date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man pleads guilty to killing Adil Essalhi after five-day trial. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Adil Essalhi (29) at Tyrellstown, Dublin on January 6, 2011; murdering Mr Essalhi in 2012; the lesser offence of unlawfully killing Mr Essalhi after a trial lasting five days. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 6, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 6 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 7 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 13, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2011 Other
- January 7 2011 Other
- 2015-12-10 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murdering Mr Adil Essalhi (29) at Tyrellstown, Dublin on January 6, 2011; murdering Mr Essalhi in 2012; the lesser offence of unlawfully killing Mr Essalhi after a trial lasting five days (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy told the court that Kinsella would be sentenced "in due course." The judge told the jury: "That ends your service here and I thank you for your function.
Background Person
Charges: murdering Mr Essalhi in 2012; the lesser offence of unlawfully killing Mr Essalhi after a trial lasting five days (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy told the court that Kinsella would be sentenced "in due course." The judge told the jury: "That ends your service here and I thank you for your function.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- was stationed at Rathcoole Garda Station
- Rathcoole
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