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"My life is just a living hell": woman cleared of murdering boyfriend
Summary
Inga Ozolina, 48, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter after stabbing her boyfriend, Audrius Pukas, to death in their home on 20 November 2016. The Central Criminal Court heard that Pukas, 40, died from a stab wound to the chest and two other knife wounds. Ozolina had previously obtained safety orders against Pukas, which had lapsed. She claimed the attack was a self‑defence incident, stating that Pukas had pulled her hair, pushed her, and bitten her, and that she grabbed a kitchen knife to defend herself. The jury considered photographs of her injuries, including bite marks, and CCTV footage of her entering a Garda station in a dressing gown. After 12 hours of deliberation, the jury returned a 10‑2 majority verdict of not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, and Ozolina was remanded for sentencing on 1 July.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "My life is just a living hell": woman cleared of murdering boyfriend. Charges or matters: murdering Lithuanian native Audrius Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea on November 20, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 20, 2016 Incident
- 1st July Adjournment
- 2019-05-29 Publication
Why: She explained that he had then begun throwing pictures of her children into the fire before turning violent. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murdering Lithuanian native Audrius Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea on November 20, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Owens refused an application for continuing bail and remanded the accused in custody for sentencing on 1st July.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- chased' to the garda station
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