15.05.2025 10:11
The murder of Çağla Tuğaltay, who was killed at the age of 15 with her throat slit in her home in Şişli, has remained unsolved for 25 years. Many questions await answers, such as the possibility that the killer was someone familiar, given that there was no forced entry, and the disapproval from her boyfriend's family. There are only 5 years left until the case is subject to statute of limitations in the murder of Çağla Tuğaltay, who was taken from life at a young age.
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Çağla Tuğaltay, who was 15 years old, was murdered by having her throat slit on June 5, 2000, while she was alone at her home in the Şişli district of Istanbul. Despite the efforts made, the murderer or murderers of Çağla have not been found even after 25 years.
FOUND WITH HER THROAT SLIT IN HER BROTHER'S ROOM
According to a report by tv100; on the day of the incident, it was heard that Çağla, who returned from school, exclaimed "aaa" in surprise as she entered her home with her own key. Following the guidance of neighbors, Çağla was found with her throat slit in her brother's room. There were no signs of forced entry, theft, or sexual assault at the door.
MOTHER AND BROTHER'S CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS ATTRACTED ATTENTION
After the murder, many residents of the apartment and people from the surrounding area were questioned, but no results were obtained. Over the 25 years that have passed, the contradictory statements of the mother and brother during national programs have drawn public attention. Lawyer Ümit Altay submitted a petition to the prosecutor's office based on the family's suspicious statements.
NO STATEMENT TAKEN FROM THE BROTHER FOR 17 YEARS
During the investigation process, while everyone from the doorman to the neighbors was investigated, it was claimed that there were some deficiencies. Although it was stated that the brother was not at home on the day of the incident and this was determined by HTS records, the absence of his official statement for 17 years caused controversy.
ALLEGATION THAT THE FATHER WAS SEEN WITH A KNIFE ON THE BALCONY
At that time, the father was also accused of tampering with the evidence at the scene. However, a witness statement that emerged 25 years later added a new dimension to the case. A woman named R. claimed that she saw father N. on the balcony with a knife in his hand and covered in blood up to his wrists on the day of the incident.
IT WAS CLAIMED THAT Çağla'S BOYFRIEND WAS NOT APPROVED BY THE FAMILY
It was claimed by her mother that Çağla had a boyfriend while she was alive, whose name was H., and that her family did not approve of this relationship, leading to serious problems between them, and even pressure to break up.
THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS IN MINDS
Now there are many questions in mind: Was Çağla killed because of her boyfriend? Since there was no forced entry at the door, was the killer someone familiar? What was the motive for the murder? Why did the father tamper with the evidence at the scene? Why was the family not investigated for 25 years? How will the witness's statement affect the investigation?
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
In this case filled with numerous question marks, while the search for justice for Çağla Tuğaltay, who was taken from life at a young age, continues, there is little time left for the case to become time-barred. There are only 5 years left to address the deficiencies in the investigation and to prosecute the perpetrators. An indictment must be prepared by the prosecutor's office, a trial must be conducted, the court's decision must be reviewed, and the decision must be finalized.
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