Man found in bed with 13 stab wounds, Cork trial hears

A 28-year-old Cork man was found lying on his own bed with 13 stab wounds after he was murdered during a robbery, it was claimed today at the opening of the first murder trial in Cork city in the history of the State.

Frank Cunningham (aged 20) from 71 Bridevalley View, Fairhill, Cork, faces a charge of murdering Patrick Walsh at the deceased’s home at 62 Fair Hill Drive, Cork, between 9.30pm on May 26, 2004, and 5am on May 27, 2004, contrary to common law, and robbery of cash from the late Mr Walsh.