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Blood found on axe matched DNA profile of deceased, murder trial hears
Summary
During a murder trial, a forensic scientist testified that blood found in the hollow groove at the tip of an axe matched the DNA profile of the deceased, Audrius Butkus, 44. The accused, Marius Gaizutis, 52, of Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, is charged with murdering Butkus at that address on 9 or 10 September 2013. Gaizutis pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter when arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. The jury was sworn in to try him, and the trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Blood found on axe matched DNA profile of deceased, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Audrius Butkus (44) at that address on the 9th or 10th of September, 2013; murder but guilty to manslaughter when he was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court on Monday. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 11 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-04-28 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Audrius Butkus (44) at that address on the 9th or 10th of September, 2013; murder but guilty to manslaughter when he was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court on Monday (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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