19.12.2025 12:31
Murat Dereli, who stabbed and killed his nephew's wife during an argument in a park in Zonguldak, was found to have served time in prison for killing his brother-in-law in 2004 and was released in 2012. After his procedures at the police station, Dereli, who was brought to the courthouse, told reporters, "I acted in self-defense. Otherwise, I would have died."
A chilling murder occurred yesterday in İsmet İnönü Park, near the governor's office in Zonguldak. According to the information obtained; a dispute between Murat Dereli (44) and his nephew's wife Serkan Akdal (44) escalated into a fight.
KILLED HIS NEPHEW'S WIFE Murat Dereli stabbed Akdal in various parts of his body with a knife he took out of his pocket. Upon the notification of the surrounding people, police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. Serkan Akdal, who was taken to Atatürk State Hospital by ambulance, could not be saved despite the interventions.
Serkan Akdal, who was killed DEFENSE: "THE DISPUTE STARTED WITH CURSING" Teams captured Murat Dereli, who fled after the incident, in a wooded area in Yayla Neighborhood. It was reported that Dereli, who was taken into custody, stated in his testimony that the dispute arose due to cursing and humiliation in the environment.
HAD PREVIOUSLY KILLED HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW It was reported that Murat Dereli had received a prison sentence for killing his brother-in-law in 2004 and was released after completing his sentence in 2012.
"OR I WOULD HAVE DIED" After completing his procedures at the police station, Murat Dereli was brought to Zonguldak Courthouse under heavy security measures in the morning hours. Dereli told reporters who were filming him in front of the courthouse, "Three people attacked me, I hit back to defend myself. Otherwise, I would have died." The suspect's procedures at the courthouse are ongoing.