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North Wales Live
19-05-2025
- North Wales Live
She murdered the man she claimed to love before telling lie after lie
The family of a "gentle giant" who was stabbed to death have spoken of their devastation after his killer was jailed for life. Joanna Wronska, 51, stabbed her partner Marcin Koziol to death in a drunken "explosion" of anger on October 24, 2024. Today [Monday] she was jailed for life, and will have to serve a minimum term of 15 years and 137 days imprisonment for the brutal killing in their flat in Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham. Mold Crown Court heard both had been drinking when she had fetched a kitchen knife and plunged it into Mr Koziol's chest. She then somewhat "came to her senses" by washing the weapon in a sink and ringing 999. She then had the gall to blamed Mr Koziol for inflicting the fatal wound on himself. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here But the jury last month rejected that account - which a judge today branded "distasteful" - and found her unanimously guilty of murdering the 40-year-old. In a statement at the sentencing hearing today, Mr Koziol's sister Anna Zawada, who lives in Poland, spoke about her brother. She said he was 18 years younger than her and she treated him like a son. He had been a 'cheerful, sensitive, empathetic and loving child'. As he grew up he would always remember birthdays and buy gifts. After leaving school in Poland it hadn't been easy to find work so he moved to the UK in 2004. He got a job and worked hard and diligently, sending back money to their mum in Poland. He was over six foot tall and 'my little brother was not so little anymore," she said. After his murder in October 2023 she realised there would be no more hugs. Anna said Christmas 2023 was the worst. Her devoutly Roman Catholic family sat in silence at the table during what should have been festive celebrations. Marcin's funeral was in the UK but Anna had his name engraved on the gravestone of the middle brother in Poland, which she visits every week. Anna herself developed depression, high blood pressure and insomnia after Marcin's death Also today Marcin's widow Marta, who kept in touch with Marcin during his relationship with Joanna Wronska, read her own statement about the effects of the murder. She said she had been "distraught" and "devastated" to learn in a phone call her husband had died. She posted "Rest in peace" on his Facebook page as "I did not know what (else) to do". As a spouse she was allowed to go to see his body but not to touch it. It was a "horrible, surreal experience," she said. As his widow, she could access his bank account to help arrange his funeral which she never expected to do. Marta had had to bury her baby six months earlier. She had kept in contact with Marcin and found the court case stressful. "He was truly a gentle giant and would never hurt anyone. I can't understand why Marcin has been taken away from me." The judge His Honour Rhys Rowlands told Wronska the murder involved an "explosive, drunken loss of temper on your part in which you stabbed the victim through the chest with a kitchen knife". He added: "Thereafter you washed the knife and having to some extent come to your senses, no doubt regretting what you had just done, you rang the emergency services and remained at the flat until they arrived." But he said she has a drink problem and "can become aggressive and difficult in drink". Earlier, defence counsel Andrew Ford KC said the relationship between Wronska and Mr Koziol "could be good and was often good". Earlier in the case, the court had heard about the killer's earlier life. Wronska, a diminutive and slight figure with dark, shoulder length hair in the dock, already had two (now adult) children when she met a previous partner Januse Zdunek in Pajezcno in central Poland. Wronska and Mr Dzunek travelled some 1,120 miles (1,800km) from Central Poland to live in Wrexham in 2013. There they had two children together, who were later taken into care by social services. But Wronska, who was ten years his senior, became dependent on alcohol and took drugs. She alleged Mr Zdunek was abusive. Their children, now aged ten and eight, were placed in foster care and they split in 2021, the court heard. Tellingly, Mr Zdunek said in a statement that Wronska threatened to kill him with a knife several times. The prosecution described how he said he suddenly felt a sharp pain between his shoulder blades in one incident in July 2021. When Mr Zdunek turned he says he saw Wronska holding a knife. He claimed she said "You're lucky I didn't stab you in the heart". The jury had to decide if this claim was true and whether she stabbed her subsequent partner too, said the prosecution. The court was told during the trial that Marcin Koziol was born in Zabrza in Poland and had been living in the UK since 1982, initially on Merseyside. He was married to Marta Koziol but they had separated some years before. Mr Koziol had had a serious accident in the 2000s. He was crushed by a bale of waste at a recycling plant. He sustained multiple fractures and had surgery. He had spent all his compensation by 2018 on travel, clothes and alcohol. By 2019 Mr Koziol settled in Wrexham. He had mental health issues and was temporarily homeless. He met Wronska in 2022. In September that year he moved into her flat in Pentre Gwyn on Abenbury Road. Mold Crown Court heard their relationship descended into drinking and shoplifting and both were barred from their local convenience store. One night in October 2023 Wronska, who was drunk, lost her temper and stabbed her partner, who weighed almost 18 stone. On the day of the verdict on April 14 Judge Rowlands said: "You have been found guilty by a jury of the offence of murder in which you took away a man's life cruelly and entirely unnecessarily." He added: "I have no doubt that drink is at the root of your problems and it was in a drunken temper that you took a knife to the deceased that evening." After the verdict, the defendant said from the dock: "I'm going to kill myself." She then leaned forward saying she wanted to speak to her solicitor but the judge said she could do that after being taken down to the cells. Speaking following sentencing today, Detective Chief Inspector Eleri Thomas said: 'Joanna Wronska senselessly and needlessly ended Marcin Koziol's life – her partner who she claimed she loved deeply. 'It was a cruel and violent attack on a man who had sought support from her. Wronska then went to great lengths to conceal her crime and deceive the police by claiming Marcin had killed himself, causing untold trauma to his family, some of whom had to endure the ordeal of giving evidence, and then forced to listen to her lies throughout the trial. 'The thorough and diligent work carried out by the investigation team helped the jury see through her lies and secure justice for Marcin's loved ones. I would thank everyone who came forward to assist with the investigation, including the first responders who tried to save his life. 'We will never know what drove Wronska to end Marcin's life, but I hope her conviction and today's result brings some small measure of respite to his family.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Veteran analyst unveils shocking outlook for S&P 500 mirror assets
Many people refer to Bitcoin as "digital gold"—a supposed safe haven for investors against inflation and global economic uncertainty. The weeks following the U.S.-China tariff announcement, which put stock markets under pressure, were largely characterized by such sentiment. While Bitcoin did see significant price drops, the asset quickly reached back up. Many financial analysts also noted Bitcoin has been decoupling from traditional stocks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. However, new data from RedStone has found that Bitcoin might not be the hedge against inflation. RedStone tracked how closely Bitcoin moved in sync with the S&P 500, the main index for the U.S. stock market. They determined that in the past year, the correlation between the two has ranged from -0.2 to 0.4. In other words, sometimes Bitcoin's movement is erratic, sometimes it moves in the same direction, and sometimes it moves independently of the S&P 500. 'Bitcoin's correlation with equities (-0.2 to 0.4) shows significantly more variability than traditional safe havens. Gold typically maintains a more consistent negative correlation with the S&P 500 (-0.3 to -0.5), while high-quality bonds demonstrate stronger counter-cyclical properties during market stress," said Marcin Kamierczak, the COO of RedStone, a blockchain oracle tool. To qualify as a hedge, assets like gold or U.S. Treasurys typically need to have a strong negative correlation with stocks, but Bitcoin has not achieved that yet. 'Bitcoin's inconsistent correlation disqualifies it as a true "macro hedge," which requires reliable counter-movement. It's more accurately described as a portfolio diversifier with asymmetric return potential rather than a dependable protective asset,' added Marcin. Incidentally, Coin Metrics' most recent State of the Network report also mentions that while Bitcoin has exhibited low correlations with both the S&P 500 and gold of late, it is short-lived. The report also stresses that Bitcoin has remained sensitive to broader trends such as interest rates and risk sentiment, and there is very little proof to suggest it is now a safe-haven asset. At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $$99,466.49, as per Kraken's price feed, up by over 2.74% in the last 24 hours. Sign in to access your portfolio
Otago Daily Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Weaver to learn from Indian masters
Cromwell weaver PK Marcin in front of her loom in her studio. She hopes to add another dedicated jamdani loom upon her return from India. PHOTO: ELLA JENKINS A Cromwell weaver has the opportunity to study jamdani weaving with master artisans in West Bengal, India after winning a scholarship. PK Marcin won the 2025 Mason Trust Charitable Scholarship at the Creative Fibre National Festival held in Christchurch earlier this month. Ms Marcin started weaving three years ago, and found the combination of maths, design, attention to detail and creativity appealing. Coming from a sewing background, she was also drawn to cloth. "So this kind of all gelled together, and this is something that I really, really enjoy doing." Jamdani is a fine muslin cloth where the embroidery is added as it is woven on the loom. It was the combination of colours as well the fact that India is well known for fine muslin that inspired her to want to learn more about jamdani, she said. During her three weeks in India, Ms Marcin hopes to learn from master weavers, one of whom is the father of a master artisan. The 75-year-old was a seventh-generation weaver, she said. As well as wanting to learn Indian weaving techniques, Ms Marcin wants to learn about the weavers themselves, especially those for which weaving is a family affair. "So I'd like to talk with the people who weave and see, you know, how they look at their journey. "Is this something they enjoy doing? "Are there aspects of weaving that they don't do that they'd like to do?" Ms Marcin hopes to bring some of her own work as a part of a creative exchange with her hosts. She is due to leave for India during Labour Weekend in October. Once back in New Zealand she intends to put what she learns into practice and incorporate it into her linen, cotton and wool weaving, and plans on buying a second dedicated jamdani loom. "I can imagine just if you have a fine merino and you have a little bit of jamdani in that weave, I think there's a lot you can do with it."
South China Morning Post
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Why Will Smith is such a fan of Marcin, Instagram guitar prodigy
Polish guitar prodigy Marcin, whose virtuoso performances have won celebrity fans and been viewed millions of times online, has a technique so fast and complex that he is regularly accused of tricking listeners. Advertisement 'I'm a little bit annoyed that some people think it's fake … but it's good that there's a discussion,' the 24-year-old said in Paris last week as he began a European and North American tour with around 40 dates. Whether performing music by Chopin, Nirvana, Dr Dre or Stevie Wonder, Marcin Patrzalek has perfected a technique that creates the sound of a full band with just his acoustic Ibanez guitar. He strikes the body with his right palm to create the bass drum sound, and raps it with his nails, flamenco-style, for other percussion. At the same time, his fingers race across the strings, producing bass, rhythm and lead guitar in a whirlwind of movement.
Associated Press
21-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Tarvis Celebrates Voice Actor Kate Marcin's Latest National Campaigns
A Powerful Partnership: Elevating Voice Over Careers Through Strategic Support ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 21, 2025 / Tarvis, a leading management consulting firm with significant experience in the voice acting industry, proudly announces its successful partnership with acclaimed female voice over talent Kate Marcin. Marcin has recently lent her distinctive voice to high-profile campaigns for Ford, Hidden Valley Ranch, and Voice Actor Kate Marcin With an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients, Marcin's success reflects her dedication, skill, and deep understanding of what brands need in today's competitive media landscape. Tarvis supports professionals like Marcin in optimizing their careers. By handling business strategy and career development, Tarvis allows voice actors to focus on delivering their best performances while seizing new opportunities in the commercial space. Marcin's passion for voiceover began at an early age, inspired by her love of the performing arts. Now, as a seasoned professional, she brings scripts to life with an effortless, conversational style that embodies the down-to-earth millennial spirit. Her ability to deliver authentic and engaging performances has made her the voice behind campaigns for top-tier clients such as Google, Dell, and Skechers. Working from her acoustically treated Whisper Room vocal booth, Marcin provides professional-quality recordings for a variety of projects, including commercial, corporate narration, and explainer work. She offers remote-directed sessions via Source-Connect, Phone Patch or Skype and typically delivers files within 24 hours for shorter projects. Additionally, she has access to premier studios in her area for high-quality remote and in person recordings. About Tarvis Tarvis is a premier management consulting firm assisting voice actors in navigating the business aspects of their careers. With a focus on personalized strategies and industry expertise, Tarvis empowers artists to achieve their professional goals and secure high-profile collaborations. Kate Marcin is a professional voice actor known for her warm, conversational, and engaging delivery. With experience across many genres of voice over, including commercial, promo, corporate narration, video games, and eLearning, she has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world. Her professional-grade home studio and ability to provide quick turnarounds make her a reliable choice for a wide range of voiceover needs. Veronica Green 716-759-4636
