Brian Ibe (23), whom Peter Kennedy had put up in his home, was demanding money from him, witnesses tell murder trial in Central Criminal Court
Brian Ibe , whom Peter Kennedy had put up in his home, was demanding money from him, witnesses tell murder trial in Central Criminal CourtPeter Kennedy of Moore Park, Newbridge, who died from serious head injuries in Beaumont Hospital on May 12th, 2020.
Brian Ibe denies murdering Mr Kennedy , but admits causing his death, after the deceased had offered Mr Ibe and his mother the use of his home and address until they found accommodation. At the Central Criminal Court on Thursday, Lisa Swords, who knew Mr Kennedy for 36 years, told Fiona Murphy SC, prosecuting, that Mr Kennedy was “always a good friend”, who was good to her family.Pauline Harty was a friend and neighbour of Mr Kennedy for 10 years and said he was a “total, absolute gentleman, who could not see any bad in anyone and would help them”.
Mrs Ibe said her son went “straight for Peter” with a four-to-five-inch blade and that she could hear Mr Kennedy shouting for help and for gardaí to be called.
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