The Maraş attacker was quietly laid to rest.

The Maraş attacker was quietly laid to rest.

16.04.2026 20:41

Isa Aras Mersinli, a 14-year-old who killed 9 people with a gun at a middle school in Onikişubat district of Kahramanmaraş, was quietly buried in Osmaniye. It was learned that after the funeral ceremony, his mother, who had been released, received the body.

Isa Aras Mersinli, the 14-year-old perpetrator of the armed attack that occurred at a middle school in the Onikişubat district of Kahramanmaraş and resulted in the loss of 9 lives, was laid to rest in his hometown of Osmaniye. It was learned that the burial procedure, carried out under security measures, was conducted quietly and without announcement to the public.

THE FUNERAL WAS RECEIVED BY HIS MOTHER

Mersinli's mother, who was taken into custody after the incident, was released upon completion of her statement at the police station. It was learned that the mother, who received the body, had her son buried.

On the other hand, details regarding the cause of death of Isa Aras Mersinli have been clarified. In the forensic examination conducted by a board consisting of 2 forensic medicine experts, 2 autopsy technicians, 1 cameraman, and 1 photographic expert, significant findings were reached.

CAUSE OF DEATH: MASSIVE BLOOD LOSS

According to the report, a fatal sharp-penetrating instrument wound was detected on Mersinli's right leg. It was stated that the object causing the injury had one blunt side and one sharp side. It was recorded that death occurred as a result of massive external bleeding due to major vascular injury.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS WERE ALSO INCLUDED

The forensic medicine report included information that Mersinli was 1.79 meters tall and weighed approximately 85-90 kilograms.

DETAILED EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED

In the examinations, it was determined that the lividity was mild on the back and non-pressure areas of the body. It was recorded that there were nylon protective bags on his hands and 4 electrode pads on his back area. While no lesions were found on the back area, palms, armpits, and skin folds, it was stated that there were dry blood stains all over the body.

TOXICOLOGICAL EXAMINATION CONTINUES

It was reported that toxicological samples taken from Mersinli, in whom a 2.5-centimeter sharp-penetrating instrument wound was detected on his right back leg, were sent to the Gaziantep Forensic Medicine Group Presidency for detailed examination.

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