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Jury continue deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering homeless friend

Summary

The Central Criminal Court will hear the verdict of a jury that has spent over five hours across two days considering the murder trial of Sebastian Barczuk, 32, who is accused of stabbing his former flatmate, Michal Kurek, 33, 62 times before dumping the body in a country lane in north County Dublin. Barczuk has pleaded not guilty. The jury, composed of seven men and five women, has not yet reached a verdict. The judge, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, had earlier presented the case, including evidence from former Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis, who described the victim's death as caused by multiple stab wounds and contributory blunt‑force trauma to the head and chest. The jury is instructed to deliver a unanimous verdict, either guilty or not guilty of murder. The case remains at the deliberation stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury continue deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering homeless friend. Charges or matters: murdering his homeless friend Michal Kurek (33) 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
• 2020-10-06 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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