Rafal Karaczyn pleads guilty to manslaughter in Sligo case

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Rafal Karaczyn pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. The charges relate to the death of his wife, Natalia Karaczyn, at their home in Crozon Park, Sligo, between 29 April and 1 May 2018. The proceedings were reported on 2 March 2020.

The Central Criminal Court trial heard that CCTV showed Natalia returning home at 6.23am on 29 April 2018, while Karaczyn later sent her phone a message asking where she was. The court also heard evidence of his movements in a silver Peugeot and further messages asking others where Natalia was. The trial continued before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.