23.01.2026 12:20
On the anniversary of the murder of Ahmet Minguzzi, which has burned the heart of Turkey, a memorial ceremony was held at Kadıköy Salıpazarı. Speaking here, the grieving mother Yasemin Minguzzi said, "It was not easy for me to come here; I am trembling right now. The appellate decision announced yesterday was not pleasant at all. It is inhuman. I do not forgive those who call the murderers 'children.' This law should be abolished!"
On the anniversary of Ahmet Minguzzi's (15) death, which has touched the heart of Turkey, a memorial ceremony was held in the park next to Kadıköy Salıpazar. The death of Ahmet Minguzzi, who was stabbed to death in the market by 15-year-old suspects, has opened the discussion on the concept of "Children Driven to Crime (CDC)." Minguzzi, along with Hakan Çakır, Alperen Ömer Toprak, and finally, Atlas Çağlayan, became the last straw that broke the camel's back. Voices began to rise in the public for the "regulation of the CDC article."
At the ceremony held for Ahmet Minguzzi, many politicians attended alongside his mother Yasemin Minguzzi and father Andre Minguzzi. Recently, Dilek İmamoğlu, who came to the agenda with her argument with Ayşenur Afyon from the Minguzzi family on social media, also attended the memorial ceremony to support Yasemin Minguzzi.
"THE APPEAL DECISION IS INHUMAN"
Speaking at the ceremony, Yasemin Minguzzi said: "It was not easy for me to come here; I am trembling right now. I haven't gone down yet, I can only look from afar. The appeal decision announced yesterday was not pleasant at all. Inhumanity…
"I DO NOT FORGIVE THOSE WHO CALL KILLERS 'CHILDREN'"
I do not forgive those who call killers children. No law was passed for a year. I am calling out to the Minister of Justice from here. I do not forgive.
"NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO ATLAS' KILLERS"
Nothing will happen to Atlas' killers either. His mother thinks he will serve 24 years, but there is no such thing, you know. He will serve 4 years. What does that mean! Is this how we raise our children with care?
"THIS LAW MUST BE PASSED!"
Atlas was the last, now whose turn is it? Shame on you! This law must be passed!" she said.
APPEAL DECISION CONFIRMED
In Kadıköy, the 24-year prison sentences given to B.B. and U.B., who are detained in connection with the stabbing murder of Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi (15), were confirmed by the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals.
The 1st Criminal Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals reviewed the 24-year prison sentences given to detained B.B. and U.B. by the Anadolu 2nd High Criminal Court for the crime of "intentional killing of a child." The Chamber found the 24-year prison sentences given to B.B. and U.B. to be in accordance with the law. It decided to reject the appeals on the merits separately.
The Chamber, which found the acquittal decisions regarding M.A.D. and A.Ö. appropriate, also rejected the appeal reasons regarding the need for them to be punished at the upper limit for the crime of "qualified intentional killing."
BACKGROUND OF THE CASE
On January 24, Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi went to the historical Tuesday market in Hasanpaşa, Kadıköy, to buy skateboarding materials. After a conversation with U.B. (15) and B.B. (15), it was stated in the indictment that B.B. pushed Minguzzi.
B.B. stated that Minguzzi confronted him again and punched him, and the suspect wounded Minguzzi in different parts of his body with a knife. It was recorded that U.B. kicked Minguzzi, who fell to the ground, and they fled after the intervention of nearby citizens. Minguzzi, who was taken to the hospital, passed away 17 days later on February 9.
At the hearing on October 21, the court panel sentenced the detained defendants B.B. and U.B. to aggravated life imprisonment for "intentional killing of a child." The court ruled that since the legal conditions were not met, the defendants should be punished with 24 years in prison at the upper limit; no reductions were applied to the sentences. The court acquitted the other detained defendants M.A.D. and A.Ö. of "aiding in the intentional killing of a child" and ordered their release.
MINISTER TUNÇ MADE A STATEMENT
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç stated in a post on his social media account, "The decision given in the case regarding the brutal murder of 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Kadıköy, Istanbul, is a clear indication that justice has been served without delay and completely. The confirmation of the 24-year prison sentences given at the upper limit without any reductions for the defendants by the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals demonstrates the determination of the law against violence and serious crimes against children. The impartial and independent Turkish judiciary has made a decision on behalf of the nation, taking into account the victim's age, the severity of the crime, and the social conscience. Justice will continue to be pursued with determination under all circumstances. I once again wish God's mercy upon our child Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, who has touched all our hearts with his passing, and patience to his family and loved ones," he expressed.