30.06.2026 06:50
In 2024, Arda Küçükyetim, who injured 5 people by stabbing them while wearing a ski mask and assault vest in Eskişehir and livestreamed the attack on his social media account, was sentenced to 75 years and 5 months in prison. It has been learned that Küçükyetim, who had been detained for approximately 1 year and 10 months, died by suicide in prison. An investigation into the incident has been launched.
Arda Küçükyetim, who was sentenced to 75 years and 5 months in prison for stabbing and injuring 5 people he encountered on the street while wearing a ski mask and assault vest in Eskişehir, has committed suicide in the prison where he was held. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
HE STABBED 5 PEOPLE
The incident occurred in August 2024 at Şehit Rüstem Demirbaş Park in the Uluönder neighborhood of Tepebaşı district, Eskişehir. Arda Küçükyetim (20), who wore a helmet, ski mask, protective goggles, and an assault vest, stabbed and injured Tevfik Arslan (72), Cumali Özemek (58), Naşit Özyürek (88), Metin Korkmaz (65), and Cemal Altıntaş (52), whom he encountered at the tea garden in the park.
HE LIVE-STREAMED THE ATTACK
It was revealed that Küçükyetim live-streamed the moments of the attack on his social media account using a phone attached to his assault vest. The suspect, apprehended by police after the incident, was arrested on charges of "Attempted premeditated murder" and "Threatening with the aim of creating fear and panic among the public."
SENTENCED TO 75 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS IN PRISON
Arda Küçükyetim, tried at the Eskişehir 6th Heavy Penal Court, was sentenced to a total of 75 years and 5 months in prison for "Attempted premeditated murder" and "Threatening with the aim of creating fear and panic" during the verdict hearing last year.
HE COMMITTED SUICIDE IN PRISON
It has been learned that Arda Küçükyetim, who had been detained since August 18, 2024, ended his life by suicide in the evening hours after approximately 1 year and 10 months in prison. Küçükyetim's body was taken to the Eskişehir City Hospital morgue for autopsy, while an investigation into the incident has been launched.