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Facebook messages delivered and opened days after deceased last seen alive, witness tells trial
Summary
During a murder trial, a witness testified that Facebook messages sent to the deceased, Michal Rejmer, were delivered and opened days after his last sighting. The witness, Leszek Pajak, who had known Rejmer from McDonald's, maintained contact via text and Facebook Messenger while in Poland. He received a message from Rejmer at 1.43 am on 31 December stating he would work until 8 pm that night, and all subsequent messages were confirmed as delivered and opened until 6 January. Pajak also sent New Year's greetings and later messages questioning Rejmer's existence. On 6 January, Monika Matracka, the accused, sent a message asking if Rejmer had been in contact. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul Butler, continues with a jury of twelve. The case centers on whether self‑defence applies to the alleged murder of Rejmer at Matracka's Limerick home. Monika Matracka pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Facebook messages delivered and opened days after deceased last seen alive, witness tells trial. Charges or matters: murdering Michal Rejmer 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 6, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 30, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 8 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 23, 2015 Other
- December 27 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 31 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 1, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 4 Other
- January 6 Other
- Christmas Other
- New Year Other
- New Year's Other
- New Year's Eve Other
- 2017-02-15 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Michal Rejmer at that address at a time unknown between 8pm on December 30 and midnight on December 31, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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