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Man butchered in "Goodfellas-style" execution, jury told
Summary
The Central Criminal Court heard the trial of 21‑year‑old Michael Kinsella, accused of murdering 31‑year‑old Adil Essalhi in Tyrrelstown, Dublin, on 6 January 2011. Kinsella pleaded not guilty. The jury has been deliberating for almost two hours and has paused for the weekend. The court noted that Kinsella's uncle, Wayne Kinsella, was convicted of the murder in 2012. Witnesses testified that Essalhi met Wayne and another woman in a Dublin pub, then returned to their Tyrrelstown apartment where a group drank. Essalhi's body was found in a ditch behind Tyrrelstown Plaza, with attempts to burn it. Judge Paul Carney highlighted that key witnesses were alleged liars, and the prosecution, led by Alex Owens SC, argued that a machete and another knife were used, describing the killing as a "Goodfellas‑style execution." The defense, represented by Patrick Marrinan SC, contested the evidence of two weapons and the alleged motive. The jury will resume deliberations on Monday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man butchered in "Goodfellas-style" execution, jury told. Charges or matters: murdering Adil Essalhi (31) at Tyrrelstown, Co; the murder in 2012. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 6, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-02-14 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Paul Carney presiding told the jury it was an unusual case because the main witnesses told lies. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murdering Adil Essalhi (31) at Tyrrelstown, Co; the murder in 2012 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
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