Prosecutor Claims 6 Different Charges against Melek K.'s Murder
The murder case of transsexual Melek K. who was killed in her home in Ankara was continued. The prosecutor claimed to try defendant T.P. under six different charges such as murder, plunder, theft and further allegations.
Bawer ÇAKIR
Ankara - BİA News Center
12 October 2009, Monday
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The 2nd hearing of the murder case of 25-year-old Pink Life LGTB Association member Melek K. took place at the Ankara 6th High Criminal Court on 8 October.
Murder suspect T.P. faces a life sentence in solitary confinement without parole. Melek K.'s father Yusuf K., his lawyer Nevzat Sarın and defendant's lawyer Onur Tatar appeared at court for the 2nd hearing.
Photos of crime scene show victim fully dressed - defendant's statement invalid