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Murder accused started drinking at age 14, trial hears
Summary
The trial of Krzystof Grzegorski and Dariusz Weckowicz for the murder of Bogdan Michalkiewicz (41) in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, has heard evidence regarding the accused's background. Grzegorski, who pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, was described as having started drinking at age 14 after moving from Poland. His co-accused, Weckowicz, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. The State did not accept Grzegorski's manslaughter plea. Detective Garda Alfie McHale testified that Grzegorski had a history of public drunkenness, including a 2010 conviction at age 16. On the weekend of the killing, Grzegorski was seen on CCTV stealing vodka from supermarkets in Letterkenny, including an incident after 6pm on May 13, 2013, when the prosecution states Michalkiewicz was already deceased. Grzegorski was arrested with Weckowicz after security guards called gardai. The trial continues before Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of eight men and four women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused started drinking at age 14, trial hears. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Bogdan Michalkiewicz (41) on May 13, 2013 at the dead man's home in Letterkenny, Co Donegal; the murder of Mr Michalkiewicz. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted
When:
- May 13, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-06-29 Publication
Why: They came to Ireland and Mr Grzegorski entered the school system but had difficulty making friends because he did not speak fluent English. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the murder of Mr Michalkiewicz (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Bogdan Michalkiewicz (41) on May 13, 2013 at the dead man's home in Letterkenny, Co Donegal; the murder of Mr Michalkiewicz (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Finding Theft Violent Crime
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