Rafal Karaczyn convicted of murdering wife Natalia

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Rafal Karaczyn was found guilty of murdering his wife Natalia Karaczyn on May 19th, with the decision agreed by 10 of 11 jurors.

He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. His defence presented him as a devoted father who lost self-control, while prosecution counsel said provocation could not arise from sexual jealousy or possessiveness.

The report said Natalia was murdered at the couple’s home in Crozon Park, Sligo, on April 29th, 2018. The proceedings were reported on 9 October 2021.