21.10.2025 13:50
In the case of Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, who was stabbed to death in Kadıköy, the verdict has been announced. The court panel sentenced two defendants to the maximum of 24 years in prison, while the other two defendants were acquitted. Following the verdict, tensions arose in the courtroom, and mother Yasemin Minguzzi fainted and was taken away by ambulance.
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The verdict has been announced in the murder case of Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi (15), who was brutally killed by stabbing at the historic Tuesday Market in Kadıköy, Istanbul, while he was there to buy skateboarding equipment.
Of the 4 defendants on trial, B.B. and U.B. were sentenced to 24 years in prison at the maximum limit for the crime of "intentional killing of a child"; since no remorse was shown, no reduction was applied. Defendants M.A.D. and A.Ö. were acquitted.
TENSION ERUPTED IN THE COURTROOM
After the acquittal and release decision, the courtroom became chaotic. Family members and spectators reacted strongly to the decision. While tense moments occurred in the courtroom, aunt Aylin İyiyazıcıoğlu had a nervous breakdown. Mother Yasemin Minguzzi also had a nervous breakdown and fainted. Mother Minguzzi was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
LAWYER WHO SAID "UNFORTUNATE" FOUND HERSELF ON THE FLOOR
According to information shared by journalist Emrullah Erdinç from the courtroom; the defense of A.Ö.'s lawyer included the words "It was unfortunate for Ahmet to be with them," which was met with great backlash in the courtroom. At that moment, the female lawyer who made this statement suddenly fell to the ground during a change of position. The lawyer later continued her defense.
LAWYER'S WORDS RAISED THE COURTROOM
The statement made by M.A.D.'s lawyer during the defense drew significant backlash. While defending, the lawyer said, "They are portraying Ahmet as a victim."
After the controversial statements, a break was given in the hearing.
"WE LIE LIKE LIONS AND GET OUT"
A letter written by B.B. to the other detained defendant U.B. had emerged. In B.B.'s letter, he wrote, "Is your comfort good? If you ask me, I'm fine, we did something and we are paying the price. We lie like lions and get out. You don't lie too much anyway, do your parents take care of you? We lie like lions and get out. Don't worry, you'll be out in a year, we've already been in for 5 months. Endure for another 6-7 months, I love you. Don't get involved with anyone, don't eat any minutes or anything. Don't let any minutes come up against us in court, but don't let anyone push you around and don't push anyone around either. Set up your order there, I have my order here," were the expressions included.
FROM THE INDICTMENT
In the indictment prepared by the Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it is stated that on January 24, Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi went to the historic Tuesday market in Kadıköy Hasanpaşa with his friends to buy skateboarding equipment, and while they were wandering around, they encountered U.B. (15) and B.B. (15), and after a conversation between them, B.B. pushed Minguzzi.
It is mentioned in the indictment that B.B. punched Minguzzi again as he continued to wander, and the suspect wounded Minguzzi in different parts of his body with a knife in his hand.
The indictment states that U.B. also kicked Minguzzi, who had fallen to the ground, and after the intervention of nearby citizens, U.B. and B.B. fled, and it is expressed that Minguzzi, who was treated in the hospital after the incident, died on February 9, 17 days later.
According to the autopsy report obtained from the Forensic Medicine Institution, it is recorded that Minguzzi had 3 stab wounds and a penetrating injury to his chest, and the cause of death was due to internal organ injuries caused by a stabbing attack.
The indictment states that U.B. kicked Minguzzi, while B.B. stabbed him multiple times with a knife he took from the counter, and it is requested that both suspects, who were caught and arrested after the incident, be sentenced to 18 to 24 years in prison for the crime of "intentional killing of a child."
As part of the investigation conducted by the Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an indictment was prepared with a request for consolidation against child suspects M.A.D. and A.Ö., who were determined to have acted with B.B. and U.B. on the day of the incident, for "aiding in the intentional killing of a child," seeking 15 to 20 years in prison.
With the merging of the files, the number of defendants being tried in the case increased to 4.
MATTIA AHMET MINGUZZİ MURDER
The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, around 08:30 at the historic Tuesday market in Kadıköy. Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, the son of Italian chef Andrea Minguzzi and cellist Yasemin Akıncılar, reportedly had an argument with a group of cyclists, according to eyewitnesses. As the group dispersed after bystanders intervened, Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi went to the flea market to shop. While shopping at the market, Minguzzi was stabbed five times by B.B., who was alleged to be from the group he had argued with.
At that time, the other suspect U.B., who was with him, kicked Minguzzi, who had fallen to the ground. Minguzzi died in the hospital after 15 days of treatment. B.B. and U.B., who were found to be 15 years old, were charged with "intentional killing of a child" and faced sentences of 12 to 15 years in prison. An indictment was prepared for the suspects M.A.D. and A.Ö., who were determined to have been with the suspects on the day of the incident, for "aiding in the intentional killing of a child." In the merged case file, the 4 defendants appeared before the judge together for the first time in the fifth hearing.
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