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Murder accused said he would "end up killing" his flatmate, trial hears
Summary
In a Dublin murder trial, a 42‑year‑old man, Kamal El Habsati, was found dead with a knife in his chest on 5 December 2012. The accused, 31, claimed he had told his letting agent on 29 November that he was leaving because he would "end up killing" his flatmate, citing a dispute over bills. The agent, Bobby Prenderville, said the accused was unhappy at work and fed up with the flatmate, Jacky Lumi, who had left the country by the time the body was discovered. Prenderville recalled that the accused had said he would kill him, but he had not taken it seriously. The accused pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court, where the case is heard by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused said he would "end up killing" his flatmate, trial hears. Charges or matters: his murder at Linnbhla, Santry Cross in Ballymun on December 1st 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 5th 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 1st 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 29th Hearing Or Sentence
- December 5th Other
- 2014-03-18 Publication
Why: A 42-year-old man charged with murdering his flatmate told their letting agent he was leaving because he'd 'end up killing him', his trial has heard Kamal El Habsati (31) was found dead with a knife protruding from his chest in his Dublin apartment on December 5th 2012. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: his murder at Linnbhla, Santry Cross in Ballymun on December 1st 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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