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Murder accused told gardai he was a "psychopath" who needed the death penalty

Summary

Jacky Lumi, 42, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kamal El Habsati, 31, in their Dublin flat on 1 December 2012. The victim was found in the bathroom with a knife in his chest after his employer reported him missing. Lumi claimed he was a 'psychopath' and that the 21 stab wounds inflicted were a 'massacre'. He said he could only recall stabbing the victim two or three times, but the court heard he had stabbed him 21 times. Lumi also admitted to fleeing across Europe, eventually surrendering in Rome, and described his emotional state and family reactions. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury, who must decide whether Lumi is guilty of murder or manslaughter. The article reports only the facts presented in the trial and does not state any outcome.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he was a "psychopath" who needed the death penalty. Charges or matters: murdering Kamal El Habsati in their Dublin apartment on December 1st 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 1st 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-03-20 Publication

Why: He explained that fellow Dutch national Mr Habsati had refused to pay his share of the internet bill and that they had a fight. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report