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Lithuanian who killed housemate told gardai: "I am a bad man"

Summary

In a case heard at the Central Criminal Court, Deivydas Zigelis, a 39‑year‑old Lithuanian, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for the death of Alexander Karpovs, a 26‑year‑old Latvian, who was stabbed in the heart during a drunken argument in Portarlington on 15 February 2014. Zigelis admitted to the killing shortly after the incident, stating, "I killed my friend. I am a bad man." The court was told that the fatal blow was delivered with a steak knife, that Zigelis was the one who wielded the knife, and that he had called emergency services after the victim's body showed signs of blood loss. A victim impact statement from Karpovs' mother in Latvia was read, describing the loss of her son's financial support and the emotional distress caused. Zigelis expressed remorse, and sentencing was adjourned to 14 November.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lithuanian who killed housemate told gardai: "I am a bad man". Charges or matters: manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 15, 2014 Incident
• November 14 Adjournment
• 2016-10-24 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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