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Man convicted of killing housemate who "failed to bring ribs home from butcher"

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court trial in Laois, a 38‑year‑old man was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for killing his 26‑year‑old housemate, Deivydas Zigelis, after a dispute over ribs. The case began when Zigelis, who had gone to buy cider and ribs, returned home without the ribs. The accused, Alexander Karpovs, claimed he was offended and stabbed Zigelis with a kitchen knife. CCTV showed Zigelis making several trips to an off‑licence and a butcher's shop that day. The jury, after nearly six hours of deliberation over two days, returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Zigelis in custody until a sentencing date is set.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man convicted of killing housemate who "failed to bring ribs home from butcher". Charges or matters: his murder, but guilty to his manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 15th, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 26th Adjournment
• 2016-06-21 Publication

Why: A friend of the two men testified that he went to their house that morning because he couldn't find any cider in his own home. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report