Family of Astana woman killed with 16 stab wounds demands maximum penalty
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Relatives of Zhazira, a woman killed in Astana, say she suffered 16 stab wounds and demand the suspect face the maximum penalty under law. They fear his possible mental state could be used to avoid responsibility. The family also claims the suspect previously served in police, which Astana police have denied.
Key Facts
- Relatives say Zhazira suffered 16 stab wounds in the attack.
- The family demands the suspect receive the maximum punishment under law.
- The family claims the suspect previously served in the police and says they have evidence of this.
- Astana police department earlier denied information that the suspect was a law enforcement officer.
- Zhazira left two daughters, aged 10 and 6.
Family Demands
Relatives of Zhazira stated they want justice and demand the suspect face the maximum punishment under law. They said his possible mental state must not be used to avoid responsibility or reduce the penalty. The family wants all circumstances established objectively and the guilty person punished strictly within the law.
Prior Threats
Relatives said the ex-husband repeatedly threatened Zhazira and used force against her. In August he took her outside the city, beat and choked her, after which she contacted police. On September 7 the man allegedly came to her with a knife as she was leaving for work, and passers-by intervened and the knife was seized. The family said they also contacted police after that incident, and her parents came to Astana from Temirtau because of the threats.
Attack Details
Colleagues said Zhazira had recently bought an apartment with a mortgage and was preparing for a housewarming with her two daughters. On the day of the murder a new sofa was delivered, and she hurried home to see the purchase. When Zhazira stopped answering, her brother checked her geolocation, and the attack in the parking lot was captured by surveillance cameras.
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