Murder accused had boyfriend saved in her mobile phone as 'sadist'

A woman accused of murdering her boyfriend told gardaí that the deceased was saved in her mobile phone as “sadist” because they had so many fights in the past, a trial has heard.

The mother-of-two also said that she took a knife from the kitchen worktop in order to protect herself as she was afraid he might kill her after they got into a fight. She further said she was not responsible for his death.