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Four suspects, including family members, face life sentences for murder of 8-year-old in Diyarbakır

Four suspects, including family members, face life sentences for murder of 8-year-old in Diyarbakır

Narin Güran’s uncle Salim Güran played a significant role in misleading law enforcement during the initial search efforts for her body, the indictment claims.

23 October 2024

Narin Güran killed on same day she disappeared, forensic institute finds

Narin Güran killed on same day she disappeared, forensic institute finds

The eight-year-old child was suffocated, the examination has confirmed.

20 September 2024

Family sabotaged search efforts for Narin Güran, investigation finds

Family sabotaged search efforts for Narin Güran, investigation finds

The family's participation in the search efforts had drawn criticism, as several of its members were already suspects in the case.

17 September 2024

Güran family alleges conspiracy in 8yo's murder amid political influence claims

Güran family alleges conspiracy in 8yo's murder amid political influence claims

The family’s status as an influential household in Diyarbakır has fueled suspicions that their influence might lead to the cover-up of the murder.

13 September 2024

Narin Güran’s mother, brother remanded in custody, father released

Narin Güran’s mother, brother remanded in custody, father released

Eight suspects have been arrested and 13 have been released, including three under judicial supervision measures.

13 September 2024 Evrim Deniz

Narin Güran murder case: WhatsApp says it can’t retrieve family members' deleted messages

Narin Güran murder case: WhatsApp says it can’t retrieve family members' deleted messages

The eight-year-old girl’s body was dumped in a creek in a sack after she was killed. Several individuals, including her family members, have been detained as part of the investigation, which has drawn significant attention both in Turkey and in the world.

11 September 2024

Court arrests confessor in Narin Güran murder case

Court arrests confessor in Narin Güran murder case

The confessor had initially admitted to disposing of the 8-year-old child's body in a sack in a stream in exchange for money. He has been remanded in custody for participating in the murder.

10 September 2024 Evrim Deniz

Narin Güran case: Forensic expert criticizes lack of thorough investigation

Narin Güran case: Forensic expert criticizes lack of thorough investigation

The body of the eight-year-old girl was dumped in a creek after her murder. Several people, including her parents, are currently in custody in connection with the case.

10 September 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Suspect confesses to dumping Narin Güran's body in creek for money

Suspect confesses to dumping Narin Güran's body in creek for money

The eight-year-old child’s body was found in a creek after she went missing in Diyarbakır on Aug 21.

9 September 2024 Evrim Deniz

Body of 8-year-old girl found after weeks, family members detained

Body of 8-year-old girl found after weeks, family members detained

The preliminary autopsy report suggests the possibility of death by strangulation. Among the detained are Narin Güran’s parents and older brother.

9 September 2024 Evrim Deniz

Sentence reduced for ‘good conduct’ in longstanding child murder case

Sentence reduced for ‘good conduct’ in longstanding child murder case

The 12-year-old girl’s father has been released from prison with a life sentence.

Top prosecutor challenges acquittal decision in case of 4-year-old's killing

LEYLA AYDEMİR CASE

Top prosecutor challenges acquittal decision in case of 4-year-old's killing

All seven defendants, including the child's uncle who had previously been sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment, were acquitted in the retrial.