In the case regarding the murder of 45-year-old Nida Nazlıer in her home in Antalya, the detained defendant Aref Elhussein, who was asked for aggravated life imprisonment for "intentional murder with monstrous feelings and infliction of suffering", was sentenced to life imprisonment for intentional murder. The court sentenced the defendant to 7 years in prison for theft and did not apply a discount for good behavior. In his defense before the decision, Elhussein said, "I followed my ego."
The incident took place on July 31, 2025, at around 17:00, on the first floor of the 5-storey building on Cebesoy Street, Zerdalikte Mahallesi, Muratpaşa district. Halil İ., who left his job. (23) came to the house of her friend Nida Nazlıer, with whom she lived. Halil İ. entered the house and found Nazlıer covered in blood in the bathroom. Medical teams were dispatched to the address upon notice and determined that Nazlıer had died.
More than 80 security cameras were examined
Halil İ. found Nazlıer at home after the incident. H.H., who was determined to have last spoken to the victim on the phone and came to the house to get the keys. (39) was referred to custody. Antalya Police Department Homicide Bureau teams determined the identity of the suspect by examining the images of more than 80 security cameras in the surrounding area. Syrian national Aref Elhussein (28), who was determined to live in Güneş District of Kepez district, was caught in an operation. Identity of the suspect, fingerprints made
Traces of blood and broken glass were found in the house
It was stated that during the activities carried out by the crime scene investigation teams, traces of blood were found on the entrance of the apartment and the stairs leading to the victim's house, and that there were no signs of force on the door of the apartment. It was stated that the dead body of the victim was found in the bedroom, there were blood stains in different parts of the room, broken glass pieces were found on the wardrobe, and a footprint was detected next to the bed. It was reflected in the indictment that a used condom container containing semen was found on the bedside table.
Camera footage revealed the defendant's escape
According to the security camera investigations included in the indictment, it was determined that after the incident, a person who covered his head with clothing left the building with a bag in his hand, waited in front of the apartment door for a while, then took a taxi and went to Ömer Buyrukçu Street in Kepez district.
Jewelry items were seized at another address
During the activities of law enforcement agencies, A.L. It was reported that the person named stated that the suspect left him a bag. It was stated that the jewelry found in the bag belonged to the victim and was identified by the relatives of the victim. It was reported that the suspect's passport, ID, mobile phone and various jewelry were also found in the bag.
Elhussein and Halil İ. and H.H., after their procedures at the police station, were subjected to a health check and sent to the courthouse. While a blood sample was taken from Elhussein during the hospital procedures, it was seen that his right hand was bandaged. Elhussein, who admitted his crime, claimed in his statement that he and Nazlıer agreed on a relationship, that the mirror was broken during the argument between them, that Nazlıer attacked him with glass pieces and that he ran away from home when he saw the woman covered in blood. While Elhussein was arrested for "deliberate murder" by the judgeship, Halil İ. with H.H. was released.
Aggravated life sentence request in the indictment
In the indictment prepared, aggravated life imprisonment was requested for the defendant Aref Elhussein for "intentional murder with monstrous feelings and infliction of suffering". The defendant, whose defense was included in the indictment, claimed that the victim sexually assaulted him. Upon this allegation, an internal body examination was carried out on the defendant by the decision of the Antalya 2nd Criminal Judgeship of Peace. During the examination, no findings were found to confirm the defendant's claim of sexual assault. It was evaluated that the defendant's statements in this direction were aimed at getting rid of the crime.
The detained defendant Aref Elhussein and the lawyers of the parties attended the third hearing of the case, which was opened after the indictment was accepted by the Antalya 4th High Criminal Court. Making his final defense at the hearing, Elhussein said, "I want to be shown mercy. This is the first time I have had such a relationship. He provoked me, brought me to that point. He did what he wanted with me, and I gave him the money. I defended myself. I am very sorry, I regret going to him. It is the first time I have experienced such a thing in my life. I want mercy from Turkish justice. I followed my ego."
After the defense of the defendant and the lawyers of the parties, the court announced its decision. The committee sentenced Aref Elhussein to life imprisonment for intentional murder. The defendant was also sentenced to 7 years in prison for theft. The court decided not to apply a good behavior discount to the defendant. - ANTALYA