Man accused of pensioner's murder claimed 'five other murders', trial told

Another garda witness said the accused claimed he was working for the Kinahans

Trevor Rowe has pleaded not guilty to murdering 71-year-old Ann Butler at her home in Kilkenny. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

A man accused of murdering a 71-year-old pensioner in her home told a detective that he had committed "five other murders", was working for the Kinahan Cartel and received €5,500 "for doing a murder", his trial has heard.

When gardaí called to the defendant's home, the 29-year-old fell to his knees, cried uncontrollably and said: "I killed a woman. I murdered a woman. I slit her throat and stuck a knife in her head".