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Woman cleared of murder but found guilty of killing former partner

Date
2017-02-21

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

During an eight‑day trial at the Central Criminal Court, a jury of twelve found Monika Matracka, aged 35, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter by a majority verdict of 11‑to‑1. The case concerned the death of Michal Rejmer, aged 38, who disappeared on 30 December 2015 and was found dead on 8 January 2016. Evidence presented that Rejmer had lent Matracka money in 2009 and demanded repayment on 30 December, threatening her life. Matracka claimed she stabbed Rejmer in self‑defence, stating "I killed Michal." The body remained in their shared house for at least three days before she moved it to the back garden, wrapped in plastic. The jury heard forensic pathology indicating death from bleeding due to stab wounds to the arms. Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Matracka in custody until the case was mentioned on 6 March. The trial concluded with no victim impact statement.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman cleared of murder but found guilty of killing former partner. 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 Other
December 31, 2015 Other
March 6 Adjournment
December 30, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
January 6, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
January 8, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
January 7 Other
January 8 Hearing Or Sentence
March 2014 Other
2017-02-21 Publication

Case subjects

Monika Matracka

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

Outcome: Mr Justice Butler remanded Matracka in custody until that date.