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Jury finds man who meted out 'volley of violence' on 'drunken bowsie' guilty of murder
Summary
A Central Criminal Court jury returned a majority verdict of murder against Tomas Cypas over the death of Juris Kokenbergs at Old Bridge Park, Lucan. The jury rejected the defence case after deliberating for six hours and 54 minutes over three days; the mandatory life sentence is due to be handed down on March 23. Tomas Cypas pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury finds man who meted out 'volley of violence' on 'drunken bowsie' guilty of murder. Charges or matters: murdering Latvian national Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 28, 2024 Other
- October 26 Other
- March 23 Adjournment
- October 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-09 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murdering Latvian national Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The judge will hand down the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment to Cypas on March 23 and remanded the defendant in custody until that date.; The judge will hand down the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment to Cypas on March 23 and remanded the defendant in custody until that date.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Old Bridge Park
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