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'Kind' man 'terrified' of teen he'd taken into his home, witnesses tell murder trial
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 65‑year‑old man named Peter Kennedy testified that he was terrified of a teenager, Brian Ibe, who had moved into his home. Kennedy said Ibe demanded money, threatened to kill him, and said he would "slit his throat." Witnesses, including Rita Swords, described Ibe as homeless and mentally unstable, and said he had repeatedly demanded money from Kennedy. Kennedy also alleged that Ibe threatened to stab him on at least one occasion. Ibe has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Kennedy and to assaulting a Garda. The trial, presided over by Justice Melanie Greally, continues next Tuesday with a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Kind' man 'terrified' of teen he'd taken into his home, witnesses tell murder trial. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 28 Incident
- May 12, 2020 Incident
- April 29, 2020 Incident
- December 2019 Other
- Christmas 2019 Other
- 2025-03-21 Publication
Why: Ms Swords said she made her friend some food because he was hungry. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Brendan O'Donnell at Newbridge Garda Station
- Newbridge
- Mr Kennedy's house
Topics
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