IN Thursday, January 26, In Kępnie (Greater Poland Voivodeship) there was a tragic death 14-year-old Ukrainian citizen – we reported about it in our media. The case shocked the local community. The prosecutor’s office confirmed: the suspect confessed to the murder.
Tragedy in the apartment
That day in the apartment on Cooperative Estate neighbors noticed that from one of the premises water leaks out. Despite attempts to contact the residents no one answered, Which is why the police were called. As established, the girl’s mother was at work at the time.
After forcibly opening the door officers found an unconscious 14-year-old girllying on the floor in flooded hall. One of the taps was unscrewed. They were called to the scene paramedicswho attempted resuscitation, but the girl could not be saved.
Investigation and arrest
The matter was immediately dealt with District Prosecutor’s Office in Kępno. On Friday, January 30, at the request of the prosecutor’s office a 24-year-old Ukrainian citizen was detained, which — as established — he had the keys to the apartment.
Details about his role in the incident were not initially disclosed. On the girl’s body no visible external injuries were found, therefore it was crucial necropsy.
Autopsy results and charges
The autopsy showed that the cause of death was suffocation. On this basis, the man was charged with murder. As reported by the prosecutor Marcin Kubiak With District Prosecutor’s Office in Ostrów Wielkopolski, suspicious he admitted to committing the alleged offense.
The man gave an explanation and took part in a trial experiment, during which he reconstructed the course of events. According to investigators, the tragedy occurred during an argument between the suspect and the girl. The prosecutor’s office at this stage does not reveal its causes.
Court decision
On Sunday District Court in Kępno used against a 24-year-old three-month pre-trial detention. As the prosecutor’s office explained, this decision was made due to fear of escape, hiding of the suspect and the possibility of unlawful influence on the course of the proceedings.
For murder he faces a penalty of 10 to 30 years of imprisonment or life imprisonment. The investigation is ongoing, with further witness interviews and further evidentiary activities planned.
🕯 The case shocked the local community and the Ukrainian diaspora in Poland.
Sources: Onet, Polish Radio
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