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Talented Kilkenny man killed in London drugged with ‘devil’s breath’ – court

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

A Kilkenny dancer who was allegedly murdered by a couple who wanted to steal his bank cards had huge levels of an incapacitating drug known as ‘devil’s breath’ in his system, a court heard today. Joel Osei (25) and Diana Cristea (18) are on trial in the UK accused of killing Adrian Murphy, who was […]

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Couple murdered Kilkenny dancer and then used stolen bank cards to go on spending spree: court

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

A couple murdered a champion Kilkenny dancer and poisoned another victims with a deadly drug before using their bank cards to go on a spending spree, a court heard. Joel Osei (25) and Diana Cristea (18) are accused of killing Adrian Murphy between May 31 and June 5 last year after his body was found […]

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Expert warns of dangers of ‘terrifying’ drug linked to murder of Kilkenny dancing champion

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2020 0

A security expert has warned of the dangers of a “terrifying” drug linked to the alleged murder of Kilkenny champion Irish dancer Adrian Murphy. Joel Osei (25) and Diana Cristea (18) were charged with murder after Mr Murphy (43) was found dead in his apartment in Battersea, south west London on June 4 last year. […]

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Man in court over death of World Champion dancer from Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2019 Post a comment

A man is due in court in London today in relation to the death of a World Champion Irish dancer from Kilkenny. Adrian Murphy (43), from Maudlin Street in Kilkenny city, was found dead in a South London flat on June 4 this year. Two people were arrested at that time in relation to Adrian […]

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‘My life will never be the same without you Adrian’ – sister of talented Kilkenny dancer murdered in London

By Kilkenny Now 11th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THE sister of a hugely popular and talented Kilkenny man who was murdered in London has spoken of her family’s frustration as his killers continue to escape justice. Adrian Murphy (43), from Maudlin Street in the city, was found dead in an apartment in Battersea, London, on June 4 last. When police […]

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UPDATE: Kilkenny man found dead in London was All-Ireland dance champion

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2019 2

By COLIN BARTLEY THE tragic Kilkenny man whose death has sparked a murder inquiry in the UK was a seven times All-Ireland dance champion and an internationally renowned choreographer and producer. Today it was confirmed that a 17-year-old girl and a 24-year-old man have been arrested in London on suspicion of murdering Adrian Murphy. The […]