Bahar Aksu's killers appear in court for the first time

Rüstem Elibol, who shot and killed his ex-wife Bahar Aksu in the middle of the street in Istanbul's Şişli district on May 5, and the 3 individuals who assisted him, are appearing before a judge for the first time today. Aggravated life imprisonment and up to 14 years in prison are being requested for the defendants.

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Bahar Aksu's killers appear in court for the first time

Rüstem Elibol, who shot and killed his ex-wife Bahar Aksu in the middle of the street in Istanbul, and the 3 defendants who assisted him are appearing before a judge for the first time today.

APPEARING BEFORE A JUDGE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Rüstem Elibol (37), who shot and killed his ex-wife Bahar Aksu in the middle of the street in Şişli on May 5, 2025, after attempting to kidnap her with his friends, and the 3 individuals who assisted him will appear before a judge today for the first time at the Istanbul Courthouse 4th High Criminal Court in Çağlayan.

Aggravated life imprisonment and 14 years of imprisonment have been requested for the defendants. The hearing is expected to begin at 10:30 AM.

News Source: 12punto