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38-year-old pleads guilty to Kildare manslaughter

Date
2024-10-14
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Newbridge
County
Kildare

Summary

A 38‑year‑old man from Peachville, Kilshane, Dublin 11 pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Marcel Kusenda, a 47‑year‑old Slovakian, who was unlawfully killed in Newbridge, Co Kildare on about 8 March 2023. The plea was accepted by the Director of Public Prosecutions. The case was adjourned to 9 December, with a governor's report from Midlands Prison ordered, and the victim's son in Slovakia is to give a statement before sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 38-year-old pleads guilty to Kildare manslaughter. Charges or matters: the manslaughter of a Slovakian native last year. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 38-year-old

Defendant

Charges: the manslaughter of a Slovakian native last year (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to December 9 and ordered a governor's report from the Midlands Prison, where Szatkowski is in custody.

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Secondary Mention
Facility
  • Midlands Prison

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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