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Jury resumes deliberations in Laois murder trial
Summary
The jury has resumed deliberations in the Central Criminal Court trial of Alexander Karpovs, a 26‑year‑old Latvian, charged with murdering his housemate Deivydas Zigelis, a 38‑year‑old Lithuanian. The case alleges that Karpovs, who had told Zigelis to buy ribs from the butcher, stabbed him with a kitchen knife after Zigelis returned home without the requested food. Karpovs is also charged with manslaughter. The jury, composed of six men and six women, had previously deliberated for almost four hours before a break and is now continuing its discussion this afternoon. The trial is ongoing. The unnamed 26-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury resumes deliberations in Laois murder trial. Charges or matters: his murder, but guilty to his manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 15th, 2014 Other
- 2016-06-21 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: his murder, but guilty to his manslaughter (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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