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Murder accused told gardai she killed former partner in self-defence
Summary
In a 2017 trial, 35‑year‑old Monika Matracka pleaded not guilty to the murder of her former partner, Michal Rejmer, aged 38, who was found dead at her Limerick home between 8 pm on 30 December and midnight on 31 December 2015. Matracka told Gardaí she killed Rejmer in self‑defence, describing herself as the victim. She admitted placing his body in a duvet cover and covering his feet with a pillowcase to avoid looking at him, and that she had been cleaning the house to "forget about everything." She denied striking him on the head, claiming only a knife was used, and said she had no idea how he sustained injuries to his arm and head. She also admitted burning towels and plastic bags used to move the body, and that hair strands found on Rejmer's hands matched hers. The case was heard before Mr Justice Paul Butler and a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai she killed former partner in self-defence. Charges or matters: murdering Michal Rejmer (38) at that address at a time unknown between 8pm on December 30 and midnight on December 31, 2015. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 30 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 31, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 9, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 24, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 10 Other
- January 6, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 30, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-14 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Michal Rejmer (38) at that address at a time unknown between 8pm on December 30 and midnight on December 31, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- from Henry Street Garda Station
- Henry Street
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