Life sentence appeal filed in Nurrai Serikbay murder case
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Defense lawyers for Sherkhan Aimakhan, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 21-year-old Nurrai Serikbay, have filed an appeal. The victim's family is preparing for upcoming appellate court hearings. The appeal follows the August 13 conviction in Shymkent.
Key Facts
- Sherkhan Aimakhan was sentenced to life imprisonment on August 13 by the Specialized Interdistrict Criminal Court of Shymkent.
- The court ordered Aimakhan to pay 25 million tenge in moral damages to the victim's family.
- Nurrai Serikbay, 21, was killed on January 11 in Shymkent after receiving 35 stab wounds.
- Aimakhan was convicted under three articles of the Criminal Code: murder with particular cruelty, coercion into marriage, and stalking.
Appeal Filing
Defense lawyers for Sherkhan Aimakhan filed an appeal against his life sentence for the murder of Nurrai Serikbay. Victim's family lawyer Ayankhan Omarov announced the appeal on his Threads account. Omarov stated he will study the appeal and submit objections before the upcoming appellate court hearings.
Victim's Family Response
Brother of the deceased, Sultan Serikbay, said the family fully agrees with the first-instance verdict. The family intends to uphold the life sentence in higher courts.
Case Background
The tragedy occurred on January 11 in Shymkent when Aimakhan, who had been stalking Serikbay, inflicted 35 stab wounds. The victim, a student, died at the scene. Aimakhan was found guilty of murder with particular cruelty, coercion into marriage, and stalking.
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Life sentence appeal filed in Nurrai Serikbay murder case
