Three Men Trialed for Fatal Dog Walker Stabbing Essex

Three men who called themselves the 'Three Musketeers' are on trial for the murder of 30-year-old Kieran Shepherd, who was fatally stabbed while walking his dog in Great Baddow, Essex. CCTV footage shown in court captured the men chasing Shepherd before he was stabbed twice in the back with a large knife, causing fatal injuries to his lung and heart. A cleaner nearby called 999 after finding Shepherd lying on the ground, describing the attackers as wearing balaclavas and carrying a 'massive shank.' The prosecution argues that although only one man delivered the fatal blows, all three are jointly liable due to their coordinated attack. The defendants, Joseph Dawe, Zack O’Keeffe, and Harrison Carpenter, all deny murder. Testimony during the trial also revealed the group’s friendship and their self-given nickname, the 'Three Musketeers,' with evidence presented of their activities before and after the stabbing.