The ex-girlfriend of a fitness instructor killed in a brutal acid attack has pleaded not guilty to his murder.
Paris Wilson, 34, is charged with murdering Danny Cahalane, 38, at the home they once shared in Plymouth, Devon.
Mr. Cahalane was attacked when he opened the door of his home on Lipson Road at 3.55am on Friday, February 21. Unfortunately, he passed away in the hospital on May 3, ten weeks after the incident.
Former probation officer Wilson was visibly emotional during her appearance at Plymouth Crown Court. She was dressed in a navy blue outfit, with her blonde hair tied back in a ponytail.
Wilson entered a plea of ‘not guilty’ to the four charges brought against her. These charges included involvement in a criminal organization that dealt with drug supply and collecting drug-related debts, plotting to murder Danny, planning to commit grievous bodily harm against Mr. Cahalane, and the actual charge of murder.
Wilson, of The Quay, Plymouth, was remanded in custody until her trial early next year at Winchester Crown Court.
Judge Robert Linford warned her: Your case is adjourned for trial…If you do not attend it will proceed in your absence. Thank you for coming today.’
As she was led back to the cells, family and friends in the public gallery shouted ‘love you, Paris’.
Paris Wilson was supported by family and friends in the public gallery at Plymouth Crown Court today
Mr Cahalane was described as ‘an outstanding father and son’ by his family in a statement released following his death
Three other men from London and one woman, mother-of-three Jenna Said, also known as Jenna O’Grady, all pleaded not guilty to offences in connection with Mr Cahalane’s murder.
Appearing separately in the dock, Israel Augustus, 25, of Pulford Road in London, laughed and smirked as he pleaded not guilty to eight charges.
They included being part of an organised crime group, aggravated burglary at Mr Cahalane’s home in Lipson Road, Plymouth, having a kitchen knife in a street near the house on the day of the acid attack, murdering Mr Cahalane, selling drugs including crack cocaine, cannabis and C2, a mixture of MDMA and ketamine.
During the hearing Augusts – wearing a thick Canada Goose coat with his hair in dreadlocks – also denied carrying a zombie knife in Tottenham on March 4.
Said, aged 39 and from Plymouth, denied participating in organised crime and was released on bail.
Isanah Sungum, 21 of Sterling Way, Edmonton, London, denied participating in organised crime and murder and was remanded in custody.
Jean Mukuna, 23, and Arrone Mukuna, 24, pleaded not guilty to participating in organised crime, conspiracy to murder Mr Cahalane and conspiracy to cause him grievous bodily harm.
Three other defendants Brian Kalemba, 22, Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, 22, Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole, 22, were not arraigned during the hearing while their defence prepares possible dismissal applications.
The court previously heard Mr Cahalane, pictured with ex-girlfriend Paris Wilson, suffered horrific facial injuries after sulphuric acid was thrown at him
Mother-of-three Jenna Said was released on bail after pleading not guilty to participating in organised crime
Plymouth Magistrates’ Court previously heard Mr Cahalane suffered horrific facial injuries after sulphuric acid was thrown at him.
In a statement issued through police following his death, Mr Cahalane’s family said: ‘We are struggling to come to terms with Danny’s passing. Danny was an outstanding father and son.
‘Danny and his mum had so much love for each other. He is well loved by his family and friends and as a family we cherish his love and memories.
‘We ask the family are please given privacy and respect during this time.’
Wilson’s LinkedIn page suggests she has previously worked in business development and holds a masters degree in public administration.
