A man suspected of killing his daughter has been identified following a tragic incident at their home in Finglas, Co Dublin, Ireland. The man, identified as Krzysztof Daczkowski, 50, was found deceased in the house landing alongside the lifeless body of his five-year-old daughter Julia Daczkowska.
Authorities believe that the man, who worked as a bus driver, strangled his daughter in her bedroom before taking his own life. The heartbreaking discovery was made by Julia’s mother, Aga, who returned home from work to the devastating scene.
Neighbors recounted the harrowing moment when the mother’s screams echoed through the neighborhood upon finding the tragic scene. The community is in shock, particularly as many children in the area were familiar with Julia and now must grapple with the news of her untimely death.
Witnesses described the heavy emergency response as multiple ambulances, fire trucks, and police units arrived at the scene. The grandmother of the child had recently left the family home after spending the summer with them, adding to the somber atmosphere in the neighborhood.
Local authorities have established an incident room and are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to determine the direction of the investigation. While details are still unfolding, the police are preparing for a potential murder inquiry in this tragic case. An official statement from the garda confirmed the ongoing investigation and the preservation of the residence for forensic analysis.
The community is reeling from the shock of the incident, with many expressing disbelief and sadness over the loss of the young girl and the circumstances surrounding her death.