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Murderer who stabbed ex 19 times in front of child provoked over visitation issues, appeal told
Summary
In a Court of Appeal hearing on 3 July 2023, John D Fitzgerald SC argued that Edmundas Dauksa, 53, was provoked when his former partner, Ingrida Maciokaite, 31, decided not to bring their six‑year‑old daughter to his home on the day of the murder. Dauksa had been convicted in May 2021 of murdering Maciokaite by stabbing her 19 times in a darkened archway in front of the child. The defence claimed the decision to withhold the child, made after a District Court granted her sole custody, caused Dauksa to become "very distraught" and "destroyed as a human being." Fitzgerald said the phone call from Maciokaite at about 2 pm was the trigger and could amount to provocation, even though it was not a face‑to‑face confrontation. The judge, Mr Justice John Edwards, noted Dauksa was in a self‑induced state of intoxication and that the court would reserve judgment on the provocation claim. Edmundas Dauksa pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murderer who stabbed ex 19 times in front of child provoked over visitation issues, appeal told. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Ingrida Maciokaite (31) at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, on September 18, 2018. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 18, 2018 Other
- September 18 Other
- 2023-07-03 Publication
Why: It doesn't necessarily follow that such an action gives rise to provocation just because it occurred," said Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Ingrida Maciokaite (31) at Bridgewater Mews, Linenhall Street, Dundalk, on September 18, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Central Criminal Court
- Castletown
- Castletown Road
- Linenhall Street
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