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Jury clears man of murder, convicts him of manslaughter for stabbing over stolen scooter

Date
2023-05-24

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Lucan

County
Dublin

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court trial, a jury found John Titiloye not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for stabbing Ademola Giwa in the neck during a dispute over a stolen scooter. The jury rejected the prosecution's claim that Titiloye intentionally killed Giwa, instead concluding that the act was a result of provocation and a lack of intent to kill. Titiloye, aged 28, had claimed he was defending his father, Anthony, who had been attacked by Giwa. The judge, Mr Justice McDermott, noted the partial defence of provocation and self‑defence as possible bases for the manslaughter verdict. Titiloye was remanded in custody pending sentencing, with the court scheduled to hear a victim impact statement on 17 July. The case highlighted the jury's unanimous decision after nearly five hours of deliberation.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury clears man of murder, convicts him of manslaughter for stabbing over stolen scooter. Charges or matters: murdering Ademola "Dizzy" Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10 2021. Procedural stage: trial

When:

August 9 Hearing Or Sentence
August 10 Incident
August 10 2021 Other
July 17 Adjournment
August 10, 2021 Other
August 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
August 11 Incident
2023-05-24 Publication

Why: The barrister explained that, if someone does a provocative act to somebody that causes the person to temporarily lose their self-restraint and complete control that they are not master of their own mind, then in those circumstances the law recognises human frailty. CNI source report

Case subjects

John Titiloye

Defendant

Charges: murdering Ademola "Dizzy" Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10 2021 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Mr Justice McDermott adjourned sentencing until July 17 and remanded Titiloye in custody until that date, when a victim impact statement will be before the court.