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Mother given custody of child in 'abnormal' hearing days before she was killed, jury hears

Date
2021-04-30

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dundalk

County
Louth

Summary

In a murder trial, the jury heard that a mother‑of‑two, who was later stabbed to death by her former partner in front of their six‑year‑old daughter, had been granted custody of the child in an "abnormal and accelerated" District Court hearing days before the killing. The court order, issued on 14 September, was said to contain errors and irregularities, and the accused, Edmundas Dauksa, was unrepresented during the proceedings. Dauksa, aged 51, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter for the 2018 killing of Ingrida Maciokaite, who died from multiple stab wounds. The trial also covered the mother's attempts to secure custody, the solicitor's advice, and the Gardaí's involvement in the court order and child's transport to Drogheda Courthouse. The case continues before Mr Justice McDermott and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mother given custody of child in 'abnormal' hearing days before she was killed, jury hears. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Ingrida Maciokaite (31) at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, Co Louth on September 18, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

September 18, 2018 Other
Friday, September 14 Hearing Or Sentence
September 14 Incident
September 17 Other
Thursday September 13 Other
Friday September 14 Hearing Or Sentence
2021-04-30 Publication

Why: The witness had sent the accused a message saying: "Don't show that bitch you are feeling bad because she is making fun of you as if she taught you a lesson". CNI source report

Case subjects

Edmundas Dauksa

Defendant

Charges: murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Ingrida Maciokaite (31) at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, Co Louth on September 18, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty