Court Decision Announced in Fatih Acacı Murder Case
Ankara, March 3, 2026 – The Ankara 2nd Juvenile Heavy Penal Court has announced its verdict in the murder case of 15-year-old Fatih Acacı, who was fatally stabbed last year in Pursaklar. The 15-year-old perpetrator, identified as D.G., received a 12-year prison sentence for ‘deliberately killing a child’, with the court applying an ‘unjust provocation’ reduction.
The Incident: A Fight Over a Girl
The tragic event unfolded on September 7 last year, in a park on Yunus Emre Street. Fatih Acacı and D.G., both 15 years old, became involved in an altercation reportedly stemming from a dispute over a girl. The argument escalated into a physical fight, during which D.G. used a knife to stab Acacı multiple times. Despite immediate medical intervention at the hospital, Acacı succumbed to his injuries. D.G. was apprehended by police, arrested, and subsequently remanded in custody by the court.
Indictment for ‘Deliberate Killing’
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office concluded its investigation into the incident, preparing an indictment on October 3 last year. The indictment detailed that during the fight in the park, which arose from both parties having a relationship with the same girl, D.G. inflicted 12 stab wounds on Fatih Acacı, causing life-threatening injuries. Acacı later died in the hospital.
Prosecutors highlighted that surveillance footage from the crime scene, witness testimonies, and autopsy findings collectively indicated that the defendant acted with the intent to kill. The indictment sought punishment for D.G., who was classified as a child offender, on charges of ‘deliberate killing’.
Court Proceedings and Verdict
The third hearing of the case took place today at the Ankara 2nd Juvenile Heavy Penal Court. Due to the nature of it being a juvenile court, public and press access to the courtroom was restricted. D.G. and their lawyers were present during the hearing. The court ultimately decided to sentence D.G. to 12 years in prison for ‘deliberately killing a child’, applying an ‘unjust provocation’ reduction. The court also ruled for the continuation of D.G.’s detention.
Family’s Reaction: ‘I Only Believe in Divine Justice’
Fatih Acacı’s elder sister, Beyhan Acacı, expressed her profound disappointment and frustration with the verdict. “We have been fighting since September 7th. I went on social media right after my brother’s funeral. Not because I wanted to. I haven’t mourned for months. We’re going from court to court, trying to raise public awareness. We’re doing everything we can. How can you be so merciless? What is 8 years? He will be out in a very short time. Then the public can worry. I only believe in divine justice,” she stated, indicating her belief that the sentence was insufficient.
The application of an ‘unjust provocation’ reduction in a murder case involving minors has sparked considerable discussion and concern among the public and legal circles in Ankara.
