The trial at Konya 8th Heavy Penal Court was attended by the imprisoned defendant Hüseyin A. and the relatives of the victim Zeliha A, as well as their lawyers. Before the decision of the court panel, the defendant Hüseyin A was asked for his final words, to which he responded, “I regret it.” The court panel sentenced the defendant to aggravated life imprisonment for the crime of “intentional murder against a spouse.” No reduction was applied to the defendant’s sentence.
The incident took place on August 31, 2023, in the İnsuyu neighborhood of the Cihanbeyli district. Hüseyin A, the eight-year wife and mother of three children Zeliha A, was stabbed and shot dead in front of a car by Hüseyin A, who then surrendered to the police. Hüseyin A was arrested by the duty judge and the children of ages 1.5, 3, and 6 were taken into state protection. The children were handed over to the family of the deceased Zeliha A and provided with psychological support.
The trial was emotionally charged as both the relatives of the victim and the defendant attended. The defendant expressed regret for his actions during the trial proceedings. The court panel delivered the verdict of aggravated life imprisonment for the defendant, without any reduction in the sentence. The tragic incident in the İnsuyu neighborhood shocked the community and led to the loss of a mother and wife, leaving the children orphaned.
The case highlighted the importance of addressing domestic violence and protecting victims in vulnerable situations. The tragic outcome of the incident served as a reminder of the consequences of domestic violence and the need for legal measures to prevent such acts. The court’s decision to impose the maximum penalty for the defendant sent a strong message against domestic violence and aimed to provide justice for the victim and her family.
The children affected by the incident were taken into state protection and provided with necessary support to cope with the loss of their mother. The family of the deceased Zeliha A was entrusted with the care of the children, while they received psychological assistance to help them through this difficult time. The community and authorities worked together to ensure the well-being of the children and to address the consequences of the tragic incident in the İnsuyu neighborhood.
