07.02.2025 09:40
The third hearing of the case of baby Sıla, who lost her life due to sexual abuse and violence after being left by her mother with a neighbor in the Malkara district of Tekirdağ, has begun. The hearing, which will be held in a closed session, is expected to conclude with the court's decision.
In the Malkara district of Tekirdağ, the third hearing of the case regarding the death of 2-year-old Sıla Yeniçeri, who died as a result of sexual abuse and violence after being left with a neighbor by her mother, started at 9:30 AM at the Tekirdağ 2nd High Criminal Court.
VERDICT AWAITED
Police teams took extensive security measures around the courthouse. From the early hours of the morning, lawyers and representatives of non-governmental organizations began to arrive at the Tekirdağ Courthouse. The court session, held in a closed session due to the joint trial of adults and children involved in the crime, is expected to announce the court's decision.
REQUESTED SENTENCES
Among the defendants in the case, Sıla's mother Bakiye Yeniçeri (30) is facing a sentence of 67 years for "intentional killing with negligent behavior," neighbor Kani A. (33) is facing 28 years and 6 months, and Sanlı Ö. (58) is facing 1 year and 6 months for "failure to report a crime." For the children involved in the crime, G.K. (15) is facing a total of 66 years, K.A. (14) is facing 48 years, and an aggravated life sentence is also requested for "intentional killing."
HIDING EVIDENCE OF THE CRIME
The indictment states that mother Bakiye Yeniçeri is responsible for the care and protection of her child, yet she left Sıla in an environment where she could be subjected to violence and sexual abuse, hid the evidence of the crime by throwing away the bloody cloth, and failed to notify the authorities. It was expressed that Kani A.'s son K.A. and the neighbor's child G.K. were involved in the incidents of abuse and violence.
ALLEGATION OF HIDING THE CRIME DESPITE KNOWING
Sanlı Ö. is accused of failing to report to the authorities despite knowing that baby Sıla was subjected to sexual abuse and violence. It is emphasized that Sanlı Ö.'s responsibility increased due to not conducting the necessary inquiries related to the incident.
DIED DUE TO BRAIN HEMORRHAGE
The forensic report states that Sıla Yeniçeri's death was due to a brain hemorrhage resulting from a blow to her head. Additionally, it is noted that there were signs of trauma in the anal region of baby Sıla.