BALIKESIR — 2009 · Murder
Murder of journalist Cihan Hayırsevener
Cihan Hayırsevener, owner and columnist of the Bandırma-based newspaper Güney Marmara'da Yaşam, was shot and killed in central Bandırma on 18 December 2009 after reporting on alleged financial irregularities involving the local administration and certain business circles. The investigation found that the killing involved not only a gunman but also an instigator and intermediaries. The trial of 22 defendants lasted about three and a half years. In August 2013 the court sentenced the gunman to life imprisonment and gave prison terms to the defendant found to have ordered the killing and to the intermediaries. The verdict was closely followed by press freedom organisations.
- Date
- 2009
- Place
- Bandırma, Balıkesir
- Category
- Murder
- Case Status
- Solved
- Coordinates
- 40.3520, 27.9700 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 18 December 2009Hayırsevener was shot dead in central Bandırma.
- 2010The investigation charged many people, including an instigator and intermediaries.
- 2010–2013Twenty-two defendants were tried in Istanbul.
- 2 August 2013The court gave the gunman life and prison terms to the instigator and accomplices.
Sources
- Bianet — Cihan Hayırsevener bianet.org ↗
- Milliyet — Gazeteciyi öldüren sanığa müebbet hapis milliyet.com.tr ↗
- RSF — Hayırsevener cinayeti sanıkları mahkûm oldu rsf.org ↗
- Bianet
- Milliyet
- Reporters Without Borders
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🕯️ This record was prepared with respect, in memory of those who lost their lives.