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'No greater pain than seeing your child in a coffin' father tells hearing for son's killer
Summary
In a victim impact statement read to the Central Criminal Court, Gaffar Giwa, father of 25‑year‑old Ademola "Dizzy" Giwa, expressed profound grief after his son was stabbed to death by John Titiloye, a former friend, during a dispute over a stolen scooter. Giwa said the loss of his son is indescribable and that the killer's attempts to tarnish his son's name were futile. Titiloye, aged 28, pleaded not guilty to murder but was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in May. He admitted responsibility, expressed remorse, and said he would never forgive himself. The court heard that Titiloye had 23 prior convictions, mainly traffic offences, and that the altercation escalated over a small debt. The case was remanded for sentencing on July 24. The hearing focused on the facts of the killing and the defendant's admission of guilt, without any mention of future outcomes. John Titiloye was acquitted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'No greater pain than seeing your child in a coffin' father tells hearing for son's killer. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- August 16, 2021 Other
- August 10, 2021 Incident
- August 11, 2020 Incident
- August 9 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 10 Adjournment
- July 24 Adjournment
- 2023-07-17 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Mr Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10, 2021 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; Mr Justice McDermott remanded Titiloye in custody today until July 24, when he will be sentenced.; Mr Justice McDermott remanded Titiloye in custody today until July 24, when he will be sentenced.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Mac Uilliam Road
- Michael McGrath from Ronanstown Garda Station
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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