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Punching alone could have caused 'extensive damage' to deceased's brain, pathologist tells trial

Summary

State pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers told Tomas Cypas's murder trial that punching alone could have caused the extensive brain damage suffered by Juris Kokenbergs, although she also confirmed contact from a shoe to the scalp. The trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. Tomas Cypas pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Punching alone could have caused 'extensive damage' to deceased's brain, pathologist tells trial. Charges or matters: murdering Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 28, 2024 Other
• October 29, 2024 Other
• Saturday October 26 Other
• October 27 Other
• October 28 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-03-02 Publication

Why: Dr Okkers said death occurred because of complications associated with blunt force traumatic head injuries including bronchopneumonia, subdural and intracerebral haemorrhage and axonal damage. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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