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Budapest Sentences Irish Man 14 Years for Tourist Murder

7/10/2026

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A Budapest court sentenced an Irish man to 14 years without parole for murdering American tourist Mackenzie Michalsi in Hungary.
Police said the suspect searched online for body-disposal instructions and for information on Budapest police competence before his arrest.
The court ordered his deportation after the term, imposed 2.5 million forints in costs, and credited 18 months already served.

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A Budapest court sentenced an Irish man to 14 years without parole for murdering American tourist Mackenzie Michalsi in Hungary.
Police said the suspect searched online for body-disposal instructions and for information on Budapest police competence before his arrest.
The court ordered his deportation after the term, imposed 2.5 million forints in costs, and credited 18 months already served.