ANKARA — 2024 · Murder

The Gülhan Taş case

Under InvestigationSources: CLast updated: 14 October 2026

In Ankara, Gülhan Taş was killed in an attack by a man who had persistently stalked and threatened her. Before her death, Taş had explained in a media interview that the defendant kept trying to reach her despite repeated restraining orders issued against him. That recorded account later fueled debate over gaps in the enforcement of protective measures. In its indictment, the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sought aggravated life imprisonment against the defendant for 'premeditated murder of a woman with monstrous intent or by inflicting torment'; the trial is ongoing before the Ankara 33rd Heavy Penal Court.

Date: 2024
Place: Central, Ankara
Category: Murder
Case Status: Under Investigation
Coordinates: 39.9334, 32.8597 ↗

Timeline of Events

2024The victim had spoken publicly about the threats and stalking she faced (September 22)
2024The killing took place and the defendant was arrested
2026Prosecutors sought aggravated life imprisonment; the trial continues

Sources

Court Records
Contemporary Press Archive

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