Ireland Case No. 6570Murder · Co. Kildare · 8 Feb 2024
Man charged with murder of Jeffrey Jackson in Kilcock, Co Kildare
Jeffrey Jackson, 50, from Leixlip, died after being stabbed in an apartment at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare, on Thursday 8 February 2024, believed to have happened between 3pm and 4pm. Ryan Kearney, reported as 38 in court coverage and in his 40s in early reports, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with Mr Jackson's murder, an allegation he has not been tried on. He appeared at a special sitting of Naas District Court on Saturday 10 February 2024 and was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison. The latest development is that he is due to appear again before Naas District Court by video link on Wednesday 14 February 2024 for directions from the DPP.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested8 Feb
4 reports - Charged8 Feb
- In court10 Feb
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jeffrey Jackson, 50, from Leixlip, Co Kildare, died after being stabbed in an apartment in Kilcock.
- Where
- The stabbing took place in an apartment at The Lamps, School Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare.
- When
- The fatal assault happened on Thursday 8 February 2024, believed to have been between 3pm and 4pm.
- Cause
- Gardaí believe a row broke out between Mr Jackson and an acquaintance with whom he had been socialising.
- Weapon
- It is alleged that a knife was used and that Mr Jackson was stabbed several times.
- Investigation
- Mr Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene, and a man was arrested there shortly after emergency services arrived.
- The State Pathologist carried out a post-mortem on Friday 9 February 2024, and gardaí are not searching for anyone else.
- Gardaí appealed for witnesses and for dashcam or other camera footage from the School Street area.
- Charges
- Ryan Kearney, of Leixlip, was charged with the murder of Jeffrey Jackson; he is 38 according to court reports, while early reports said he was in his 40s.
- When charged, Kearney reportedly said: "I stabbed Jeffrey but I did not murder him. He was my friend."
- In court
- Kearney appeared at a special sitting of Naas District Court on Saturday 10 February 2024, and no bail application was made because bail cannot be granted in the district court on a murder charge.
- He was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison, and the judge said he would recommend psychiatric and psychological assessments.
- The case is likely to be heard at the Central Criminal Court, and Kearney is due before Naas District Court by video link on Wednesday 14 February 2024 for directions from the DPP.
70 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man was in his 50s and was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
- whatJeffrey Jackson, 50, is believed to have been stabbed to death after a row with an associate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim of the fatal assault has been named locally as Jeffrey Jackson. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe had apparent stab wounds, including to the neck, and was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA 38-year-old man appeared before Naas District Court charged with the murder of a man in Kilcock. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident was a fatal incident in Kilcock, County Kildare. (garda.ie)
- whereThe body was found at a residential property on School Street in Kilcock. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe stabbing took place in an apartment in Kilcock. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack took place in an apartment on School Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man died at a residence on School Street in Kilcock. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in an apartment in the town. (irishtimes.com)
- whereJeffrey Jackson's body was found at an apartment on School Street in the town. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe killing happened at The Lamps, School Street. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged stabbing happened at an apartment at The Lamp on School Street in Kilcock, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe man was arrested on Thursday 8 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe body was discovered on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe fatal assault is believed to have occurred between 3pm and 4pm. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe fatal assault occurred between 3pm and 4pm on Thursday 8 February 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe killing happened on February 8th. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged killing happened on Thursday, 8 February 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe man is understood to have suffered apparent stab injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- causeA row erupted between the victim and an associate. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe deceased was the victim of a fatal assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeGardaí believe Jeffrey Jackson was stabbed in the neck during a row with an acquaintance. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe deceased died violently at around 4pm in an apartment. (irishtimes.com)
- causeKearney is accused of fatally stabbing Mr Jackson. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponIt is alleged that a knife was used. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponThe victim was allegedly stabbed several times with a knife. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was arrested as part of this investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are expected to begin a murder investigation into a suspected violent assault. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man in his 40s who was at the scene has been detained for questioning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are not searching for anyone else. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA postmortem by the State Pathologist was due on Friday morning at Naas General Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the School Street area between 3pm and 4pm, and for motorists with camera or dashcam footage. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man known to the victim and also from Kildare was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí understand they are not looking for anyone else. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination was to be carried out at Naas General Hospital on Friday 9 February 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to liaise with the victim's family. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and for dash-cam or other camera footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer at Leixlip Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Office of the State Pathologist was informed and an incident room was established. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination was to be carried out the following morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA murder investigation was launched and a man in his 40s was arrested shortly after emergency services arrived. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe arrested man remains in custody in a Kildare Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA post-mortem examination was carried out by State Pathologist Sally Ann Collis on Friday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí believe the two men had been socialising together before the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationInvestigators say they are not searching for anyone else. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationInvestigators are appealing for witnesses who were in the School Street area between 3pm and 4pm, and for motorists with camera or dashcam footage. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA detective sergeant gave evidence of arresting and charging the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeRyan Kearney is accused of murdering Jeffrey Jackson. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeRyan Kearney has been charged with the murder of Jeffrey Jackson. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man is expected to appear before a special sitting of Naas District Court at 4pm on Saturday 10 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused to Cloverhill Prison. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge said he would recommend psychiatric and psychological assessments for the accused. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case would likely be heard at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to February 14th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKearney appeared at a special sitting of Naas District Court on Saturday. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe defence requested a psychological assessment and applied for free legal aid. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtNo bail application was made because bail cannot be granted in the district court on a murder charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused is to appear again before Naas District Court on Wednesday, 14 February, via video link for directions from the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe judge remanded the accused in custody to Cloverhill Prison in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim was originally from Leixlip, Co Kildare, and had been with a friend when the row developed. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe arrested man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherWhen charged, the accused said he stabbed Jeffrey but did not murder him. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe defendant and the deceased are not related. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA psychological assessment was requested for the accused by his solicitor. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Feb2024Man charged with Jeffrey Jackson murder to appear before court again next week
Reports the charge, the special court sitting on Saturday 10 February, the alleged stabbing details, the remand to Cloverhill Prison and the next court date on 14 February.
victim, Jeffrey Jackson, 50, maleJeffrey Jacksonaccused, Ryan Kearney, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Kearney - 10 Feb2024Man (38) appears in court charged with Kilcock murder
First court appearance of Ryan Kearney at Naas District Court on a murder charge. Adds the alleged knife use, the defendant's reply on charge, remand to Cloverhill, the adjournment to 14 February, and the likely Central Criminal Court trial.
victim, Jeffrey Jackson, 50, maleJeffrey Jacksonaccused, Ryan Kearney, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Kearney - 9 Feb2024Victim of Co Kildare fatal stabbing is named as gardaí question man
Names the victim as Jeffrey Jackson, gives his age and home area, and reports that a man in his 40s was arrested and remains in custody. Adds the post-mortem, the apartment locations, the time window of the assault and the witness appeal.
victim, Jeffrey Jackson, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Jacksonsuspect, 40s, male - 9 Feb2024Gardai launch major investigation after body of man discovered in Kildare
Irish Mirror report of the arrest of a man in his 40s on suspicion of murder, adding the scene, the 3pm to 4pm time window and post-mortem details. It does not name anyone and matches the existing case 6570 by place, date and victim age.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, male - 9 Feb2024Gardaí questioning murder suspect following fatal stabbing in Kildare
Early report of the arrest of an unnamed man in his 40s on suspicion of murder, held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Adds that the victim was from Leixlip, that the attack followed a row between the two men, that a Family Liaison Officer was appointed, and that gardaí are not looking for anyone else. The suspect is not named.
victim, Jeffrey Jackson, 50, male, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Jacksonsuspect, 40, male - 8 Feb2024Man arrested as gardaí investigate fatal assault in Co Kildare
Early report of the Kilcock fatal assault. It gives no names. It says a man in his 40s who was at the scene has been detained for questioning, and that a postmortem was due on Friday morning. The existing case covers the same death, the same place and the same date.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, male - 8 Feb2024Update (2): Court Appearance - Fatal Incident in Kilcock, County Kildare, Thursday 8th February 2024
Update (2) reports that the man arrested on 8 February has been charged and is expected before a special sitting of Naas District Court at 4pm on 10 February. It gives his age as in his 40s, while the existing record says 38, and it does not name the charge or the victim.
accused, 40s, male