Zhitikara man tried for killing teen who defended mother
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Yevgeny Kanylin of Zhitikara is on trial for fatally stabbing a 15-year-old boy who tried to protect his mother during a domestic dispute on April 25. Prosecutors are seeking a 22-year prison sentence, while the victim's relatives demand life imprisonment. Kanylin has pleaded guilty and expressed remorse.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred on the night of April 25 in the family's apartment in Zhitikara.
- The 15-year-old boy died at the scene after receiving four stab wounds.
- Prosecutor Gulmira Kenzhetayeva requested a 22-year prison sentence for Yevgeny Kanylin.
- The victim's relatives are demanding life imprisonment.
- A forensic psychiatric examination found Kanylin had no mental illness and could control his actions.
The Attack
The tragedy unfolded on the night of April 25 in the family's apartment in Zhitikara. Before the conflict, the spouses and a visiting relative had been drinking alcohol. After the guest left, an argument broke out between the husband and wife. According to the prosecution, Kanylin grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his wife in the abdomen. Hearing his mother's screams, her 15-year-old son ran into the room and tried to stop the man, but received four stab wounds.
Aftermath and Legal Proceedings
The teenager died at the scene from his injuries. Investigators say Kanylin then continued attacking his wife in the bedroom. The woman's relative, who had returned to the apartment after hearing her screams, managed to stop and disarm him. A forensic psychiatric examination concluded that Kanylin does not suffer from mental illness and was able to understand the nature and social danger of his actions. Prosecutor Gulmira Kenzhetayeva asked the court to find Kanylin guilty and sentence him to 22 years in a medium-security penal institution.
Sentencing Demands
The victim and the representative of the deceased teenager's relatives are insisting on life imprisonment. Kanylin has fully admitted his guilt and expressed remorse. The verdict in the criminal case is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Zhitikara man tried for killing teen who defended mother
