Justice Minister Gürlek Announces Resolution of Three Cold-Case Murders in Bursa and Bitlis
Three cold-case murders in Bursa and Bitlis have been solved as part of a nationwide effort that has cleared 83 homicides across 76 files.
KEY POINTS
- Three cold-case murders in Bursa and Bitlis have been solved.
- 83 murders have been cleared across 76 files nationwide.
- One suspect was arrested in the Mehmet Arıcan case.
- Two suspects were arrested and two placed under judicial control in the unidentified woman case.
- A red notice is active for a fugitive suspect in the unidentified woman case.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that three long-unsolved murder cases in Bursa and Bitlis have been resolved. The investigations were coordinated by the Directorate General for Unsolved Crimes Research in cooperation with chief public prosecutors and law enforcement units.
In Bursa's Mustafakemalpaşa district, Mehmet Arıcan disappeared in 2010 and was later found shot with a hunting rifle in a wooded area. Police reopened the file using mobile base station records, financial examinations, and new witness statements. One suspect was arrested during an operation.
“We will not allow these crimes to be covered up over time.”
In Bitlis's Tatvan district, an unidentified woman was found dead by the roadside in 2006, having been shot in the head. Investigators re-examined DNA samples, base station records, and witness statements. Two suspects were detained and placed under judicial control, while two others were arrested. A red notice remains active for a fugitive suspect abroad, and efforts to identify the victim continue.
In Bursa's Kestel district, Mehmet Şahinoğlu disappeared in 2012, and charred human remains were found in 2015. The investigation into his death is nearing completion.
Gürlek stated that authorities will not allow these crimes to be forgotten over time. He said 83 murders have been cleared across 76 files through DNA analysis, criminal reports, base station records, and witness testimony.
The minister emphasized that the work continues to provide answers to grieving families and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
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