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Husband denied killing wife because he was 'angry and jealous'

Date
2020-03-05

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Sligo

County
Sligo

Summary

A man has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter following the death of his wife at their home in Crozon Park, Sligo, between 29 April and 1 May 2018. Rafal Karaczyn (34) denied to gardaí that he killed his wife because he was angry and jealous, the Central Criminal Court heard. The Acting State Pathologist gave evidence that the deceased, aged 30, died from asphyxia due to external pressure on the neck and that death was not instantaneous. Bruising on her left forearm may have been defensive injuries. The court heard that the accused initially denied involvement during his first four interviews with gardaí, later providing an account of discovering his wife in a distressed state and subsequently transporting and concealing her body. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Husband denied killing wife because he was 'angry and jealous'. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter 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
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 Other
Sunday, April 29th, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
May 2nd, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
April 30th Other
May 1st Other
Saturday, April 29th Other
2020-03-05 Publication

Why: A man accused of murdering his wife told gardai "this is not truth" when it was suggested to him that he killed her because he was angry and jealous, his trial has heard. CNI source report

Case subjects

Rafal Karaczyn

Accused

Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter 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