The reasoned decision has been announced in the case regarding the death of footballer Kubilay Kaan Kundakçı in an armed attack in Ümraniye, Istanbul. The Anadolu 27th High Criminal Court ruled that Alaattin Kadayıfçıoğlu intentionally killed Kundakçı and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
The court also sentenced Kadayıfçıoğlu to 2 years and 6 months in prison and a judicial fine of 18 thousand liras for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. No sentence reduction for unjust provocation or discretionary mitigation was applied to the defendant.
In the reasoned decision of the case heard on October 16, it was stated that the defendant's defense, witness testimonies, camera footage, phone records, and expert reports were evaluated together. The decision accepted that Kadayıfçıoğlu caused Kundakçı's death by firing from a distance of less than one meter.
REASONING FOR ACQUITTALS
The court decided to acquit and release Aleyna Kalaycıoğlu on the grounds that there was no concrete and definitive evidence that she incited the murder or played a role in the preparation process. The reasoned decision emphasized that there was no expression in the correspondence prior to the incident indicating that Kundakçı was being targeted, and no hostility was detected between the parties.
It was also noted that Aleyna Kalaycıoğlu was informed of her right to claim compensation due to the duration of her detention and imprisonment. Kalaycıoğlu's mother, Zuhal Kalaycıoğlu, was also acquitted of the charge of "inciting intentional murder"; the travel ban imposed on her was lifted.
The decision stated that it was determined that Zuhal Kalaycıoğlu said "Everyone should know their place" in a way that those in the vehicle could hear on the day of the incident, but it could not be definitively determined that these words were directed specifically at Kundakçı. The court assessed that there was no evidence that Kalaycıoğlu had communicated with the other defendants regarding preparations for the murder.
Bilal Kadayıfçıoğlu, who was tried in the case, was acquitted of the charge of "aiding in intentional murder," and İzzet Yıldızhan was acquitted of the charge of "harboring a criminal" on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence.
The incident occurred on the night of March 19 on Sıddık Street in Ümraniye. Allegedly, rapper Vahap Canbay wanted to meet again with Aleyna Kalaycıoğlu, from whom he had previously separated, and for this purpose, he asked his friend Kubilay Kaan Kundakçı to mediate. While the group, including Kundakçı, was waiting in a vehicle in front of Kalaycıoğlu's studio, an armed attack took place, and 21-year-old Kundakçı lost his life in the hospital.
News Source: 12punto
