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Murder accused told gardai he couldn't remember stabbing man to death

Date
2017-10-12

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Waterford

Summary

Juraci Da Silva, 36, is on trial for murder of 28‑year‑old James Banville, who died after a stabbing on 8 October 2016. Da Silva pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, and also pleaded not guilty to assaulting Conor Hogan and to producing a knife on the same day and place. He was interviewed by Garda Kevin Nolan at Waterford Garda Station on the day of the fatal assault. Da Silva, who was intoxicated when first arrested, said he could not remember the events. He claimed he was attacked by two men, that he did not assault anyone, and that he had no knife. CCTV footage showed him walking after the attackers, but he denied retaliation. The trial is at the Central Criminal Court, with the jury to hear further evidence before 20 October.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused told gardai he couldn't remember stabbing man to death. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 28-year-old James Banville at New Street in Waterford on October 8, 2016; assaulting Conor Hogan causing him harm and to a charge of producing a knife on the same date and at the same place. Procedural stage: trial

When:

October 8, 2016 Incident
October 8 2016 Incident
October 20 Hearing Or Sentence
2017-10-12 Publication

Case subjects

Juraci Da Silva

Accused

Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of 28-year-old James Banville at New Street in Waterford on October 8, 2016; assaulting Conor Hogan causing him harm and to a charge of producing a knife on the same date and at the same place (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty