Former girlfriend of man killed in acid attack on his doorstep is among six in court charged with his murder
The ex-girlfriend of an acid attack victim has appeared in court charged with his murder.
Paris Wilson, 34, a former probation officer, is accused of murdering Danny Cahalane, 38, at the home they once shared in Plymouth, Devon.
Fitness instructor Mr Cahalane, 38, had acid thrown in his face after answering the door to his home in Lipson Road, at 3.55am on Friday 21 February.
He died in hospital ten weeks later, on Saturday 3 May.
A total of nine defendants - including Wilson and mother-of-three Jenna Said - have already appeared in court charged with other offences relating to the attack on Mr Cahalane. But following his death prosecutors this week further charged six of the defendants with murder.
Today Wilson, of The Quay, Plymouth, appeared at the city's magistrates court along with five male co-defendants charged with Mr Cahalane's murder. The six defendants appeared in three brief hearings via video link.
Appearing on a screen from prison, Wilson – wearing a black sleeveless top - spoke to confirm her name and home address but added: 'Although I'm currently at HMP Eastwood Park'.
Chair of the Bench Nicholas Mansfield told Wilson: 'You are going to be remanded in custody until tomorrow when you will be produced at Plymouth Crown Court. That's all for today.'
In a level voice, Wilson replied: 'Thank you'.
Fellow defendants Israel Augustus, 25, of Pulford Road in London, Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, 22, of North Circular Road, Neasden, London, Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole, 22, of Junction Road, London, Brian Kalemba, 22, of Eastbury Square, Barking, London and Isanah Sungum, 21 of Sterling Way, Edmonton, London, all also appeared charged with murder.
They only spoke to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses.
None of the defendants were asked to enter a plea and were remanded into custody.
Magistrates said the severity of the case meant the case must be sent to Plymouth Crown Court where the defendants will appear tomorrow. A provisional trial date for May 2026 has been fixed before a High Court judge at Winchester Crown Court.
Mother-of-two Wilson was previously charged with conspiracy to murder and kidnap Mr Cahalane, as well as participating in the activity of an organised crime group.
Said, also known as Jenna O'Grady, 38, is also charged with conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to kidnap and participating in the activity of an organised crime group.
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.'
Following the incident, officers remained at the scene for a number of days, with crime scene investigators in white forensic suits seen entering and leaving Mr Cahalane's home. Locals were asked to check CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage.
Wilson's LinkedIn page suggests she has previously worked in business development and holds a masters degree in public administration.
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