Teen threatened homeowner during murder trial testimony

A murder trial is underway involving a teenager accused of killing a kind man who took him in. The man, Peter Kennedy, was 65 years old and died from serious head injuries in May 2020. Witnesses have testified that Brian Ibe, the accused, made Peter Kennedy's life miserable. They said that Ibe demanded money from Kennedy and even threatened to kill him. One witness recalled that Kennedy woke up to find Ibe standing over him, making threats while brandishing a knife. Kennedy had taken Ibe and his mother into his home when they were homeless. Friends of Kennedy, who knew him for many years, described him as a kind person. They worried he was being taken advantage of by Ibe and advised him to seek help. They testified that Kennedy appeared scared and stressed in the months leading up to his death. Witnesses shared that Ibe frequently demanded money from Kennedy, often showing aggression when he did not receive it. One friend recalled Kennedy saying he was terrified and felt trapped in his own home. The court also heard about an incident where Kennedy had tried to seek help from the police. After an aggressive encounter, he decided to change the locks on his house. The trial is expected to continue next week, with more evidence to be presented.