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Narin Güran Murder Trial
Trial underway for the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran in Turkey; four suspects remain in custody.
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Diyarbakır Cumhuriyet BaşsavcılığıDiyarbakır BarosuAile Ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı
Narin GüranYüksel GüranEnes GüranSalim GüranNevzat Bahtiyar
- What happened to Narin Güran?
- The trial for the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran, whose body was found in a stream 19 days after she went missing, is ongoing in Diyarbakır. Four suspects, including her mother, brother, and uncle, remain in custody.
- Who are the suspects in the case?
- The court has ordered a detailed examination of the cell phone records and denied a request to include Baran Güran as a plaintiff. The defense accused the investigation of bias and excessive media attention.
- What is the current status of the case?
- The case highlights concerns about the investigation's conduct, prompting accusations of bias and a call for justice from various parties, including the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
- What was the outcome of the court hearing?
- The mother, Yüksel Güran, pleaded her innocence and appealed to the President, while the family's lawyer criticized the investigation's handling of the case.
- What are the main accusations made during the trial?
- The court adjourned the trial until December 26th, maintaining the suspects' detention and accepting the participation requests from Narin's father and the Ministry of Family and Social Services.