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Stabbing victim told family he would be OK before deteriorating, murder trial hears
Summary
During the murder trial of Robbie Walsh, a 23‑year‑old, the court heard that Karl Haugh, 25, had been admitted to Limerick University Hospital with a chest stab wound and was initially stable, sitting up and reassuring his family that he would be fine. An "unexpected chain of events" led to his condition deteriorating; he became unstable, required surgery, and was pronounced dead at 5.20 am after about an hour of resuscitation. The surgeon explained that Haugh had a leak of air into his left chest cavity and was in shock; a blood clot may have formed, causing a sudden bleed that could not be controlled. Witnesses described a brief fight at the Walsh estate, during which Haugh was stabbed, and the accused's cousins were present. The trial continues before Justice Carmel Stewart and a jury. Robbie Walsh pleaded not guilty. Karl Haugh pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Stabbing victim told family he would be OK before deteriorating, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Haugh at the Marian Estate, Kilkee, Co. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 6, 2017 Other
- 2019-02-05 Publication
Why: He explained that when Mr Haugh was first admitted to hospital he had a leak of air into his left chest cavity and been in shock. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Haugh at the Marian Estate, Kilkee, Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: murdering Mr Haugh at the Marian Estate, Kilkee, Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Limerick University Hospital
- University Hospital
- Island View
- Kilrush
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