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'Nothing else could follow': murder accused had necessary intent in stabbing, State say

Summary

Fishmonger Edmundas Dauksa (51) is on trial in Dundalk, Co Louth, having pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Ingrida Maciokaite (31) on September 18, 2018. The prosecution, led by Conor Devally SC, argued that Dauksa possessed the necessary intent for murder, stating that repeatedly plunging a 15cm blade into the victim's body could only lead to serious harm or death. Devally contended that the accused's actions, which resulted in multiple stab wounds to the chest, back, face, and neck, demonstrated a clear intention to kill, despite the defence's claims of emotional turmoil. The defence, represented by Michael Bowman SC, submitted that Dauksa did not have murderous intent, attributing his state of mind to distress over a recent District Court order that placed his daughter in the custody of her mother. Bowman argued that while the accused felt wronged by the legal system, he was not consumed by vengeance and had not premeditated the attack. The jury, comprising seven men and five women, is set to begin deliberations after Justice Paul McDermott charges them. The matter remains at the trial stage, with no final verdict or sentence recorded in this report.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Nothing else could follow': murder accused had necessary intent in stabbing, State say. 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; killing Ms Maciokaite, which only left the accused's state of mind to be decided on. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 18, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• Friday September 14 Hearing Or Sentence
• September 18 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 2013 Other
• May 2016 Other
• September 13 Other
• 2021-05-05 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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