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Children say father's death at hands of housemate has made them 'learn and accept this terrible side of society'

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, the children of Przemyslaw Klimczuk, aged ten and thirteen, said their father's death by a kitchen knife stabbing had forced them to confront a harsh reality of society. The court had earlier found David Bolger, 45, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for the May 1, 2020 incident at a shared house in Enniscorthy. Bolger, who had been drinking since 4 pm, stabbed Klimczuk after a fight with housemates. He denied the murder charge and claimed he was provoked. The children's statement, read by James B Dwyer SC, expressed that good memories of their father were fading and that they had learned to accept this terrible side of society. Bolger's defence presented an apology letter, acknowledging his remorse and the pain caused to the family. The case was scheduled for sentencing on October 31.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Children say father's death at hands of housemate has made them 'learn and accept this terrible side of society'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 1, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 30, 2020 Other
• October 31 Other
• 2023-10-23 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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