Mikolaj and Elzbieta Wilk"They wanted the children to witness the killing"
The wife of tragic murder victim Mikolaj Wilk believes his killers wanted their children "to witness" the attack, according to a local priest.
Polish cleric Reverend Piotr Galus has told of how Elzbieta Wilk told him how she tried to protect their children while her husband was viciously attacked.
In what are quite distressing revelations, the Priest told the Sunday World: "They wanted the children to witness the killing."
"She tried to protect them and hide them from the gang, but she heard them say they wanted to bring the children in to witness the killing."
Fr. Galus also claimed that Elzbieta told him she was "beaten on the face and head" as she tried to protect her six-year-old son and five-year-old daughter.
"She was struck with a weapon causing a very deep cut on her hand," he said.
Mikolaj Wilk was killed with multiple stab wounds during the attack when a gang burst into their home last Sunday morning, while his wife suffered serious injuries to her hands and fingers.
It's reported the Mother will make a full recovery.
Fr. Galus added Elzbieta was "very brave" and explained that Mikolaj will be returned to Poland for burial once gardai release his remains.
Gardai appeal for witnesses
Meanwhile, Gardai have appealed to taxi drivers operating in the general area in Maglin, Ballincollig Co Cork where the horrific murder took place last Sunday, June 10th.
While a number of people have come forward already, gardai are continuing to appeal to hackey and taxi drivers who were operating in the Maglin, Ballincollig, Ballinora and Waterfall areas on the night of the incident.
It's believed a driver who picked up three women at a pub in the Wilton area is of particular interest.
The women booked the ride through a taxi app and the driver dropped two of the women on the way to the final destination of Waterfall.
Witnesses, or anyone who can assist with the investigation, are asked to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021- 4946200, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
