A 36-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Prokopyevsk, Kemerovo Oblast. Her 14-year-old daughter and the girl’s 16-year-old friend are suspected of committing the crime. The teenagers allegedly acted together, and after the attack, they hid the body in the basement of an apartment building.
According to investigators, the tragedy occurred on December 1st in an apartment in a housing estate in the city. The mother, her daughter, and the girl’s boyfriend were inside. A violent argument broke out between the teenager and her mother. The misunderstanding was allegedly caused by conflicts over school and household responsibilities, as well as restrictions on seeing her boyfriend.
At some point, the violence escalated. A pair of teenagers allegedly stabbed the woman in the head and torso. The injuries proved fatal. Afterward, the suspects moved the body to the basement, trying to hide it from other household members.
The next day, the victim’s partner discovered the tragedy, concerned by her absence and the traces of blood. He immediately notified the authorities. The police arrested the teenagers and initiated criminal proceedings.
“She told me to do my homework and take care of my brother.”
A family without alarm signals
According to neighbors and family friends, nothing foreshadowed the tragedy. The woman was described as calm, caring, and very involved in raising her daughter. She reportedly praised her sporting achievements, especially her progress in karate. The family was considered quiet, free of behavioral problems or addictions.
The change in the teenager’s behavior occurred only a few months ago, after she began a relationship with her boyfriend. Her friends claim that her initial infatuation may have developed into an obsessive attachment and a tendency toward rebellious behavior.
Some family members also suggest that the boy may have previously been exposed to psychoactive substances, which they believe influenced his behavior. However, these speculations remain unconfirmed at this time.
Investigators are investigating the case.
The teenagers were detained and questioned. Psychiatric examinations will be conducted to determine whether they were sane at the time of the incident. The results of these examinations will be crucial for further proceedings and the determination of criminal liability.
In addition to the 14-year-old, the family also had a younger child, a one-year-old boy. His safety was ensured under the care of appropriate authorities.
Investigators are also analyzing the teenagers’ environment and family relationships to determine whether there were previous instances of neglect or disturbing signs that may have been overlooked.
The case shocks residents
The Prokopje community is reeling from the fact that such a brutal crime occurred in a family once considered a model of normalcy. Teachers and friends are also expressing surprise and disbelief—no one expected such a drastic transformation in the teenager.
The investigation is ongoing. The motive for the crime and the exact course of events on December 1st will be analyzed in detail.
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