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Two long-unsolved killings in Turkey lead to arrests
Authorities in Turkey say they have made progress in two killings that had remained unsolved for years.
The cases involve Rıza Güzel, who went missing in 2006 in Akpınar, Kırşehir province, and Arif Yılmaz, who was shot dead in 2013 in Çarşamba, Samsun province.
Investigators re-examined witness accounts, communication records and other evidence.
In Güzel’s case, they found bone fragments believed to be his after suspects gave statements and showed investigators where to look.
Seven people were detained across the two investigations, and four were jailed.
One suspect in the Kırşehir case was placed under judicial supervision.
The justice minister said the work to resolve unsolved cases will continue; authorities say 60 cases involving 67 victims and seven injured people have now been cleared.
Turkey’s justice minister says investigators have solved two previously unsolved murder cases in Kırşehir and Samsun.
The cases concern Rıza Güzel, reported missing in 2006, and Arif Yılmaz, who was killed in 2013.
Seven suspects were detained, and four were jailed, according to the report.
Investigators say they found bone fragments believed to belong to Güzel and used technical analysis and witness statements in both cases.
- Who
- Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced the cases were solved. Seven suspects were detained and four were jailed.
- What
- Investigators say they solved the murders of Rıza Güzel and Arif Yılmaz.
- When
- The cases date to 2006 and 2013. The announcement was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Akpınar in Kırşehir province and Çarşamba in Samsun province, Turkey.
- Why
- Not stated
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We will not give up pursuing justice.
Güzel’s family reported him missing in Akpınar, Kırşehir.
Yılmaz was killed with a firearm in Çarşamba, Samsun.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that the two cases had been solved.
- Cases
- Two previously unsolved murders
- Rıza Güzel
- Reported missing on February 5, 2006, in Akpınar, Kırşehir
- Arif Yılmaz
- Killed on June 1, 2013, in Çarşamba, Samsun
- Suspects
- Seven detained; four jailed
- Investigation total
- 60 cases involving 67 deceased people and 7 injured people reported solved
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