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'Grim' that 'real romance' ended in Ukrainian war vet trying to murder partner
Summary
Ukrainian refugee Hryhorii Sryotenko has pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Viktoriia Pavlenko by stabbing her 15 times at a Kerry holiday home. His barrister said he accepted responsibility but disputed that he intended to kill her. Mr Justice David Keane remanded him in custody until March 26 for sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Grim' that 'real romance' ended in Ukrainian war vet trying to murder partner. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Ms Pavlenko at that location on January 13, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 13, 2024 Incident
- March 26 Adjournment
- November 2023 Other
- January 13 Other
- 2022 to 2023 Incident
- 2026-03-16 Publication
Why: I don't know how many times because I was shocked". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the attempted murder of Ms Pavlenko at that location on January 13, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Keane remanded Sryotenko in custody until March 26, when he will be sentenced.; Mr Justice Keane remanded Sryotenko in custody until March 26, when he will be sentenced.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- University Hospital
- Cork University Hospital
Topics
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