Shymkent court hears victims' testimony in Kolesnikov murder trial
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A Shymkent court on September 7 heard testimony from victims and witnesses in the murder trial of Vasily Kolesnikov, examining materials from four of 36 case volumes. Six defendants face charges including hooliganism, attempted murder, kidnapping, and murder committed with particular cruelty. One suspect, Marat Daulassov, remains wanted, while another known only as 'Bakha' has not been identified.
Key Facts
- Six defendants are charged in the murder of Vasily Kolesnikov: Maksut Arysbayev, Rauan Inkarbekov, Darkhan Kyzbalayev, Bekasyl Zhumanazar, Alikhan Yerimbet, and Zhandilda Kuandykov.
- Marat Daulassov has been declared wanted, and another suspected accomplice known as 'Bakha' remains unidentified.
- Witness Nurmakhan Yeshankulov testified that about seven to eight attackers beat Maksat Koshkenbayev and forced Vasily Kolesnikov into a car at the intersection of Ryskulov and Yerimbetov streets.
- Yeshankulov identified Maksut Arysbayev as the driver of the white Toyota Camry that rear-ended their Hyundai Sonata.
- Yeshankulov punctured the front left tire of the Toyota Camry with a work knife and stabbed Alikhan Yerimbet while trying to prevent the kidnapping.
Court Proceedings
The first hearing in Shymkent examined materials from four of 36 volumes of the criminal case. Six defendants face charges of hooliganism, attempted murder of Maksat Koshkenbayev, kidnapping, and murder of Vasily Kolesnikov. Prosecutors allege the murder was committed by a group with particular cruelty and hooligan motives. Marat Daulassov has been declared wanted, and the identity of a suspect known as 'Bakha' has not been established.
Witness Account
Nurmakhan Yeshankulov testified that he was driving a Hyundai Sonata with Vasily Kolesnikov and Maksat Koshkenbayev on the day of the incident. At the intersection of Ryskulov and Yerimbetov streets, a white Toyota Camry rear-ended their car while stopped at a red light. Yeshankulov said he got out to inspect minor damage, but when he turned around, Kolesnikov and Koshkenbayev were being beaten by seven to eight attackers. He identified Maksut Arysbayev as the Camry driver, whose face was uncovered, while other attackers wore black masks with human faces. Yeshankulov punctured the Camry's front left tire with a work knife and stabbed Alikhan Yerimbet while trying to stop Kolesnikov's abduction.
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