23.09.2025 15:41
Bekir Aktekin (31), who killed his pregnant wife Seher Aktekin (26) with a shotgun just 6 days after being released from prison in Mersin, was sentenced to life imprisonment. In his final words in court, he said, "I regret it."
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Six days after being released from prison in Mersin, Bekir Aktekin (31) killed his pregnant wife Seher Aktekin (26) with a shotgun. The incident occurred on June 20, 2024, in the Çilek neighborhood of the Akdeniz district. Bekir Aktekin, who was released from prison on June 14 after being detained for 'possessing an unlicensed firearm,' took his pregnant wife Seher Aktekin, a mother of three, to an orange grove where her father worked as a watchman. There, Bekir Aktekin shot his wife with a shotgun. Seher Aktekin died at the scene, and the suspect was arrested. It was learned that Bekir Aktekin had previously been convicted of violence against his wife and children, had received three restraining orders, and had also been sentenced in 2023 for violence against his 11-year-old son, after which he was released from prison after serving six months.
"I REGRET," HE SAID
An indictment was prepared against Bekir Aktekin for 'premeditated murder of a spouse' and 'purchasing, carrying, or possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition.' The indictment was accepted by the Mersin 9th High Criminal Court. The fifth hearing of the case was held today. The detained defendant Bekir Aktekin, lawyers, and relatives of the victim attended the hearing. After the lawyers' statements, Aktekin was asked for his final words and expressed his regret. The court, announcing its decision on the merits, sentenced the defendant to aggravated life imprisonment for 'premeditated murder of a pregnant spouse.' Additionally, the defendant was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison and a fine of 12,000 lira for 'purchasing, carrying, or possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition.' The court decided to continue the defendant's detention.
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