07.10.2025 10:54
The autopsy report of lawyer Serdar Öktem, one of the suspects in the murder of former Ülkü Ocakları President Sinan Ateş, who died in the hospital after being shot in traffic in Şişli, has been revealed. The report stated that the bullets that struck Serdar Öktem's face, head, and left arm were lethal.
Lawyer Serdar Öktem was attacked by 4 assailants armed with Kalashnikovs while driving in Zincirlikuyu, Istanbul. The autopsy report prepared by the Forensic Medicine Institution regarding the death of Lawyer Serdar Öktem, one of the suspects in the murder of former Ülkü Ocakları President Sinan Ateş, has emerged.
ATTACKED WITH LONG-BARRELED WEAPONS
Lawyer Serdar Öktem was attacked with a long-barreled weapon while driving from Zincirlikuyu towards Beşiktaş at the 15 July Martyrs Bridge exit. Öktem, who was seriously injured, died in the hospital. A large number of empty cartridges belonging to handguns and long-barreled weapons were found at the scene. The vehicle used in the attack was found in a wooded area in Arnavutköy.
SUSPICION OF A CONTRACT ORGANIZATION
In a statement made by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the murder of Lawyer Serdar Öktem, it was stated that 5 suspects, 2 of whom are under 18, and 1 suspect who was found to have assisted them in escaping, were captured. It was noted that 2 Kalashnikovs and 2 handguns used in the incident were seized along with the suspects. The statement indicated that the act was assessed as being carried out as a result of a grudge held by a criminal organization against Öktem. It was stated that "The investigation will continue to deepen in all aspects, including whether the organized crime group was used as a contractor in the incident."
'THE DALTONS CLAIMED THE ASSASSINATION' ALLEGATION
Additionally, it was claimed that the Dalton Crime Organization took responsibility for the assassination. It was reported that some social media posts allegedly made by individuals claiming to be members of the crime organization stated that revenge was taken for Caner Kocer, who was killed in Spain last August. Kocer was said to be one of the high-ranking members of the organization.
DETAILS OF THE AUTOPSY REPORT SHOCKED
While Öktem died in the hospital, the autopsy report was released. The report indicated that Öktem's entry to the hospital was recorded as 'dead on arrival'. During the autopsy and post-mortem examination conducted by the Forensic Medicine Institution's Morgue Specialization Department, it was determined that Öktem had 1 entry and 1 exit wound from a firearm bullet in his head, and a deformed bullet fragment was also found in his head. The report also stated that there were at least 2 entry wounds from firearm bullet fragments and 3 exit wounds in the facial area.
It was noted in the report that at least 4 entry wounds from firearm bullet fragments were detected on Öktem's body.
The autopsy report stated that Serdar Öktem's death resulted from skull and facial bone fractures due to gunshot wounds, along with brain hemorrhage, brain tissue destruction, and internal and external bleeding resulting from major vessel injury.
It was also reported that Öktem's clothing was sent to the Police Criminal Laboratory for shooting distance determination.
The report recorded the following:
"It has been determined that Serdar Öktem's death occurred as a result of internal and external bleeding due to skull and facial bone fractures caused by gunshot wounds, along with brain hemorrhage and brain tissue destruction.
It has been established that at least 1 of the injuries to the head, at least 1 of the injuries to the face, and at least 1 of the injuries to the left arm are individually lethal."
FUNERAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Serdar Öktem's funeral prayer will be held on Wednesday at noon at the Ömer Duruk Mosque in Ataköy, section 5. Öktem will be buried in Kocasinan Cemetery.
ÖKTEM'S LAST MESSAGE REVEALED
Meanwhile, Serdar Öktem's last message shared on the messaging application WhatsApp this morning has also emerged. In Öktem's post, the 5th verse of Surah Duha was included: "When the time comes, your Lord will give you what you desire and make you pleased."
On the other hand, the posts made by the murdered Serdar Öktem on his social media account in recent months also drew attention. In one of Öktem's striking posts, he stated, "My enemies may hate me, betray me, set traps for me; they may talk behind my back, shoot me, or even kill me, but no enemy can disrespect me," and in another post, he said, "You thought we were blind. You thought we were naive. No more silence. From now on, excuse me because everything will be done intentionally."
HE WAS ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF SINAN ATEŞ
Serdar Öktem, who was a defendant in the case regarding the murder of former Ülkü Ocakları Education and Culture Foundation President and Hacettepe University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sinan Ateş, was being tried in the Ankara 32nd High Criminal Court.