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Father of two died from stab wound to heart
Summary
Rihards Lavickis, 25, of Longford, is on trial at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of Akadiusz 'Arek' Czajkowski, 31. Lavickis pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter; the plea was not accepted. The trial is currently at the finding stage before Justice Una Ni Raifeartaigh. State Pathologist Professor Marie Cassidy testified that the deceased died from a stab wound to the heart, with toxicology revealing valium, amphetamines, and alcohol in his system. She noted evidence of chronic alcohol use. Forensic Science Ireland confirmed blood on the accused's jacket matched the deceased. Detective Sergeant Eric Godfrey presented CCTV showing Lavickis chasing the deceased with a raised arm. The prosecution alleges Lavickis stabbed Czajkowski moments later. Both men had prior convictions: Lavickis has 20, including drug possession, while Czajkowski had 15, including driving with excess alcohol and burglary. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father of two died from stab wound to heart. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Czajkowski (31); driving with excess alcohol, aggravated assault on a female and unlawful possession of drugs; possession of drugs at Longford District Court and in 2015 for threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, for burglary and damage to property. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted
When:
- November 1, 2016 Other
- August 2013 Incident
- 2018-02-15 Publication
Why: She also said that he went by the name Alex Kulbat because he had been in trouble with the law in Poland. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Czajkowski (31); driving with excess alcohol, aggravated assault on a female and unlawful possession of drugs; possession of drugs at Longford District Court and in 2015 for threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, for burglary and damage to property (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Czajkowski (31); driving with excess alcohol, aggravated assault on a female and unlawful possession of drugs; possession of drugs at Longford District Court and in 2015 for threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, for burglary and damage to property (Alleged Or Contested)
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Czajkowski (31); driving with excess alcohol, aggravated assault on a female and unlawful possession of drugs; possession of drugs at Longford District Court and in 2015 for threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, for burglary and damage to property (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Finding Violent Crime
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