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Woman tells trial of moment brother-in-law told her he killed sister

Date
2020-02-26

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Sligo

County
Sligo

Summary

At the Central Criminal Court, the sister of Natalia Karaczyn gave evidence regarding her brother-in-law's account of events surrounding the 30-year-old's death. Rafal Karaczyn, aged 34, of Crozon Park in Sligo, has pleaded not guilty to her murder, which allegedly occurred at their family home between 29 April and 1 May 2018. The witness testified that the couple had been separated for a year prior, living in separate bedrooms, and that Mr Karaczyn was unwilling to move out. She described receiving a message from him on 30 April indicating his wife was missing, and subsequently alerting gardaí. The witness recounted that Mr Karaczyn later told her Natalia had become involved with dangerous individuals who threatened violence unless he allowed them access to their home. However, whilst alone with him at Ballymote Garda Station, he allegedly confessed to strangling his wife during an argument in a bedroom. The trial before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman tells trial of moment brother-in-law told her he killed sister. Charges or matters: the murder of his 30-year-old wife Natalia Karaczyn at their family home in Crozon Park between April 29th, 2018 and May 1st, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

April 29th, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
May 1st, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
Saturday, April 29th, 2018 Other
Sunday, April 30th, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 Other
2020-02-26 Publication

Case subjects

Rafal Karaczyn

Defendant

Charges: the murder of his 30-year-old wife Natalia Karaczyn at their family home in Crozon Park between April 29th, 2018 and May 1st, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty