Ireland Case No. 7055Manslaughter · Co. Kilkenny · 3 May 2022
Man found guilty of manslaughter over fatal stabbing of brother-in-law in Kilkenny
Andrew 'Andy' Cash, a 30-year-old man from Highrath, Clara, Co Kilkenny, was charged with the murder of his brother-in-law John Cash (40) at Hebron Road, Kilkenny City, on 3 May 2022. He was also charged with assault causing harm to his sister Elizabeth Cash and with producing a knife, and pleaded not guilty to all three charges on 2 November. After a trial at the Central Criminal Court, a jury returned a 10-2 majority verdict on 21 November 2023 finding him not guilty of murder, assault causing harm and producing a knife, but guilty of manslaughter. Sentencing has been adjourned to 1 December to allow for victim impact statements.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Nov
2 reports - Convicted21 Nov
2 reports - Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Andrew 'Andy' Cash was charged with the murder of John Cash, a 40-year-old man.
- Where
- The killing is alleged to have taken place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny City.
- Andrew Cash lives in Highrath, Clara, Co Kilkenny.
- When
- The killing is alleged to have happened on 3 May 2022, at about 12.30pm.
- Cause
- Andrew Cash allegedly believed his wife had cheated on him with John Cash years earlier.
- John Cash died of a stab wound to the chest that penetrated the heart; a post-mortem found two stab wounds.
- Weapon
- A knife was used; the killing is alleged to have happened in front of John Cash's wife.
- Investigation
- A garda said John Cash was conscious at the scene and named Andy Cash as his alleged attacker.
- Andy Cash was arrested on suspicion of assault causing harm and was deemed unfit for interview for six hours due to intoxication.
- Charges
- Andy Cash was charged with murder, assault causing harm to Elizabeth Cash, and producing a knife during a dispute or fight, and pleaded not guilty to all three on 2 November.
- In court
- The trial was held at the Central Criminal Court before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of five women and seven men.
- Andy Cash testified that he had taken tablets and drunk two pints, could not clearly recall events, admitted giving John Cash a thumping but denied stabbing him, and said he lost control after hearing a comment.
- On 21 November 2023 the jury returned a 10-2 majority verdict finding Andy Cash guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of murder, assault causing harm and producing a knife.
- Sentence
- Sentencing was adjourned to 1 December for victim impact statements.
- Other details
- Andy Cash is described as a father of three, and John Cash is described in one article as a father of nine.
51 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAndrew Cash is accused of murdering John Cash. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAndrew Cash was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe accused agreed he gave John Cash a thumping while he was on the ground but denied stabbing him. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe killing is alleged to have happened at Hebron Road, Kilkenny City. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whereThe accused lives in Highrath, Clara, Co Kilkenny. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe killing took place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny City. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe killing happened at Hebron Road, Kilkenny City. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe killing is alleged to have happened on 3 May 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on May 3rd, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe killing took place on May 3, 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on May 3rd, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe accused allegedly believed his wife had cheated on him with the deceased. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe accused is alleged to have stabbed his brother-in-law because he believed his wife had cheated on him with the deceased years ago. (irishtimes.com)
- causeJohn Cash died of a stab wound to the chest that penetrated the heart. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeCash believed his wife had cheated on him with his brother-in-law. (irishtimes.com)
- causeCash stabbed John Cash to death in front of his wife. (irishtimes.com)
- causeA post-mortem found John Cash had two stab wounds, and the fatal one penetrated the heart. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponJohn Cash was allegedly stabbed to death. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe accused was charged with producing a knife during a dispute or fight. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested the accused on suspicion of assault causing harm at 12.38pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA garda said the victim was conscious at the scene and pointed out Andy Cash as his alleged attacker. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA garda arrested Andy Cash on suspicion of assault causing harm at 12.38pm. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe accused was deemed unfit for interview for six hours after his arrest due to intoxication. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA doctor deemed Cash unfit for interview for six hours after his arrest due to intoxication. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe accused faces murder, assault causing harm and production of a knife charges and pleaded not guilty to all three. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeAndy Cash is accused of murdering John Cash, aged 40. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeAndy Cash is also accused of assault causing harm to his sister, Elizabeth Cash. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeAndy Cash is also accused of producing a knife during a dispute or fight. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeCash had been accused of murdering John Cash in Kilkenny City. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury has begun deliberating in the trial. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe trial is before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of five women and seven men. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAndy Cash pleaded not guilty to all three charges on November 2nd. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA jury has begun deliberating on the verdict. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury had deliberated for over three and a half hours and was to resume at 11am on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused had pleaded not guilty to all three charges on November 2. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe jury returned a 10-2 majority verdict on all charges. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused was found not guilty of production of a knife and of assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtCash pleaded not guilty to all three charges on November 2nd. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found Cash guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of murder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe jury found Cash not guilty of producing a knife and of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe case was adjourned to December 1 for sentence, to allow for victim impact statements. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned to December 1st to allow for victim impact statements. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused gave evidence that he had taken tablets and drunk two pints before midday and could not recall events clearly. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused agreed he gave the deceased a good thumping while he was on the ground but denied stabbing him. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherJohn Cash was conscious when gardaí arrived and named Andy Cash as his alleged attacker. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused testified that he was out of his head on tablets and could not clearly remember the events. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused told the jury he was out of his head on tablets and could not clearly remember the events. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCash admitted giving John Cash a thumping but denied stabbing him. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCash said he lost control after hearing a comment while John Cash was on the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCash said he was out of his head on tablets and could not clearly remember the events. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Nov2023Man who stabbed brother-in-law over fears he cheated with wife found guilty of manslaughter
Jury verdict at the Central Criminal Court: guilty of manslaughter, not guilty of murder, not guilty of production of a knife and not guilty of assault causing harm. Sentencing adjourned to December 1st for victim impact statements.
convicted, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew 'Andy' Cashvictim, John Cash, 40, male, irish (judged from name)John Cash - 21 Nov2023Kilkenny man found guilty of manslaughter of brother-in-law
Reports the Central Criminal Court verdict: manslaughter conviction, not guilty of murder, assault causing harm and production of a knife; the jury verdict was 10-2; sentencing adjourned to December 1.
convicted, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew 'Andy' Cashvictim, John Cash, 40, irish (judged from name)John Cash - 20 Nov2023Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of stabbing brother-in-law to death over ‘cheating’ fears
Reports the jury beginning deliberations in the trial, after the defence closed and the accused testified that he was out of his head on tablets. Adds the accused's age, the charges of assault causing harm and production of a knife, the garda evidence, and the not guilty plea.
accused, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew 'Andy' Cashvictim, John Cash, 40, irish (judged from name)John Cashvictim, Elizabeth Cash, irish (judged from name)Elizabeth Cash - 20 Nov2023Man accused of murdering brother-in-law who he believed had affair with wife
Trial report: the accused gave evidence that he could not clearly remember the events, closing speeches are complete and the jury has begun deliberating.
accused, Andrew 'Andy' Cash, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew 'Andy' Cashvictim, John Cash, 40, male, irish (judged from name)John Cashvictim, Elizabeth Cash, female, irish (judged from name)Elizabeth Cash