Fear grips village after mysterious murder: ‘Our spouses fear our children’
A tragic incident occurred in the village of Akkise in Kargı district on Wednesday evening, March 12. Eşref Winter, an 82-year-old man, had gone to the village mosque for Tarawih prayer. Upon returning home after the prayer, he noticed smoke coming from his house. Eşref bravely entered the burning house in an attempt to extinguish the flames and save his wife. Concerned neighbors quickly contacted the 112 Emergency Call Center for help.
Firefighters, gendarmerie, and medical teams rushed to the scene to assist. While the firefighters managed to extinguish the fire, the medical teams made a shocking discovery – Hatice Winter had been killed by knife wounds.
Further investigation by the gendarmerie revealed that the culprits had not only murdered Hatice Winter but also stolen three gold bracelets from her. Additionally, the suspects had set fire to the house in an attempt to cover up their crime and escape.
The Kargı Public Prosecutor’s Office initiated an investigation, with the gendarmerie continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses in the village. Today, Hatice Winter was laid to rest in the family cemetery in Akkise village. Village headman Isa Unal expressed the community’s fear and concern, stating, “Our spouses and children are afraid. We urge the authorities to solve this murder case quickly and capture the perpetrators.”
As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits justice for the senseless tragedy that has befallen them.
