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Man tried to murder flatmate after consuming so much drugs he believed he was Jesus

Date
2022-12-05

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

Dominik Biber, a 25‑year‑old Polish national, pleaded guilty to attempting to murder his flatmate Tomasz Grosser, 60, on 11 April 2020 in Limerick. Biber had taken a large quantity of drugs and claimed he believed he was Jesus Christ and that Grosser was the devil. During the attack, Biber stabbed Grosser in the face, neck and chest, thrusting a knife toward his heart, and later continued to stab him after Grosser had fled to a friend's apartment. Grosser was left with multiple stab wounds and puncture injuries, was taken to hospital, and survived after paramedics provided life support. Biber was remanded in custody for sentencing on 12 December 2022. The court heard that Biber's drug‑induced delusions and violent behaviour were central to the case.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man tried to murder flatmate after consuming so much drugs he believed he was Jesus. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Mr Grosser on April 11, 2020, at Ormston House, Ellen St in Limerick; falsely imprisoning Mr Grosser and to committing a burglary at an apartment in Ormston House while in possession of two knives. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

April 11, 2020 Incident
Monday, December 12, 2022 Adjournment
2022-12-05 Publication

Case subjects

Dominik Biber

Accused

Charges: attempting to murder Mr Grosser on April 11, 2020, at Ormston House, Ellen St in Limerick; falsely imprisoning Mr Grosser and to committing a burglary at an apartment in Ormston House while in possession of two knives (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott remanded the accused in custody to Monday, December 12, 2022, for sentencing.