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Deceased died of single stab wound to the heart, murder trial hears
Summary
In the 2016 murder trial of 38‑year‑old Deivydas Zigelis, the Central Criminal Court heard that 26‑year‑old Alexander Karpov died from a single stab wound to the heart. Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster testified that the wound was nine centimetres deep, passing between the third and fourth ribs into the right ventricle and piercing the aortic cusp. She found almost 500ml of fresh blood clot in the pericardial sac, which she said stopped the heart. No defensive wounds were observed. The trial continues before Mr Justice Paul Butler.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deceased died of single stab wound to the heart, murder trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Alexander Karpov, a Latvian, at a house on Spa Street in Portarlington on February 15th of that year; murder but guilty to manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 15th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-06-15 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Alexander Karpov, a Latvian, at a house on Spa Street in Portarlington on February 15th of that year; murder but guilty to manslaughter (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Spa
- Spa Street
- Portarlington
- Spa
- Spa Street
- Portarlington
Topics
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