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Murder accused a 'proven and admitted liar', State tells jury
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court trial, Sebastian Barczuk, aged 32, stands accused of murdering his former flatmate Michal Kurek, aged 33, by stabbing him 62 times in August 2017. The State's counsel, Lorcan Staines SC, described Barczuk as a "proven and admitted liar" and urged the jury to scrutinise his statements, noting inconsistencies in his accounts of the time and place of Kurek's death and his ownership of a Fiat Punto. Evidence presented included the discovery of Kurek's body with 62 stab wounds, a Nokia 105 phone still powered on, and DNA linking Barczuk to the victim's phone. The prosecution highlighted circumstantial evidence such as cell‑site data, limited phone activity, and Barczuk's repeated false statements to Gardaí. The case focuses solely on the murder charge, with no discussion of subsequent outcomes or appeals. The defence will present its closing argument the following day. Sebastian Barczuk pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused a 'proven and admitted liar', State tells jury. Charges or matters: murdering his homeless friend Michal Kurek (33) over three years ago; murdering Mr Kurek at a place unknown within the State between August 3 and 4, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 4 Other
- August 13, 2017 Other
- August 13 2017 Other
- August 9 Other
- August 2 Other
- April 2018 Other
- August 2, 2017 Other
- 2020-10-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering his homeless friend Michal Kurek (33) over three years ago; murdering Mr Kurek at a place unknown within the State between August 3 and 4, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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