Murder Accused Admits Lying About Assault in Trial
Murder Accused Admits Lying About Assault in Trial

Murder Accused Admits Lying About Assault in Trial

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During the trial for the murder of Robert 'Robin' Wilkin, Alan Vial, 39, admitted to lying to police about the circumstances surrounding Wilkin's death on June 25, 2023. Vial and his co-accused, Nikita Burns, 23, both deny the charges, with Vial acknowledging that they fabricated a story regarding a supposed sexual assault by Wilkin on Burns. He confessed to misleading investigators about Wilkin's condition when they left him at the Slieve League cliffs and the details of the assault. Vial stated that after a night of heavy drinking, he was involved in a physical altercation with Wilkin, during which Burns struck Wilkin with a rock, leading to his death. Despite his admissions, Vial rejected accusations that his lies were part of a calculated defense strategy. He explained that he initially tried to protect Burns due to his feelings for her.

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