Turkish suspect K. E. arrested for murder of Russian Ljudmila Turková in Belgrade

Ljudmila Turková K. E. Vizelj canal Belgrade murder police dog Aki

Ljudmila Turková Konstantinova, a 28‑year‑old Russian citizen, disappeared on 25 July in Belgrade after being seen entering a rented apartment in the Borča neighbourhood with 25‑year‑old Turkish citizen K. E. Surveillance footage captured the pair arriving together and, the next morning, K. E. leaving the building carrying a large suitcase. Investigators say the suspect killed the woman inside the apartment, placed her body in the suitcase and later dumped it in the Vizelj canal near Padinska Skela. Police dog Aki located the suitcase with the body. K. E. was arrested at Nikola Tesla Airport while attempting to leave Serbia and was detained for up to 48 hours pending aggravated‑murder charges. The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade ordered the arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Entities: Borča, Belgrade · Ivica Dačić · K. E. · Ljudmila Turkova Konstantinova · Ljudmila Turková Konstantinovna · Ludmila Turkova Konstantinovna · Nikola Tesla Airport · Padinska Skela · Police dog Aki · Vizej Canal · Vizelj canal

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[● 6 SOURCES] Her body was found in a crate in the Vizej canal near Padinska Skela, Serbia. (new)
[● 10 SOURCES] The victim had been staying in a rented apartment in the Borča settlement of Belgrade. (The victim had been staying in a rented apartment in the Borča settlement of Belgrade.)
[● 10 SOURCES] A 25‑year‑old Turkish citizen identified as K. E. was arrested on suspicion of her murder. (A 25‑year‑old Turkish citizen identified as K. E. was arrested on suspicion of her murder.)
[● 10 SOURCES] The suspect was apprehended at Nikola Tesla Airport while attempting to leave Serbia. (The suspect was apprehended at Nikola Tesla Airport while attempting to leave Serbia.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Interpol was expected to forward the missing‑person report from the victim’s mother in Russia to Serbian authorities. (new)
[● 10 SOURCES] Ludmila Turková Konstantinovna, a 28‑year‑old Russian woman, disappeared on 25 July in Belgrade, Serbia. (Ludmila Turková Konstantinovna, a 28‑year‑old Russian woman, disappeared on 25 July in Belgrade, Serbia.)
[● 10 SOURCES] The last known communication from the victim was a message sent on the night of 25 July at 23:15 indicating she was out with friends. (The last known communication from the victim was a message sent on the night of 25 July at 23:15 indicating she was out.)
[● 10 SOURCES] Police used a police dog named Aki to locate the crate containing the body. (Police used a police dog named Aki to locate the crate containing the body.)
[● 4 SOURCES] The investigation into the murder remains ongoing. (belongs=true)
[● 3 SOURCES] Turkish citizen K. E., 25, was arrested at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport while attempting to leave Serbia. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The victim's body was placed in a suitcase and hidden in the Vizelj canal. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade ordered the arrest of K. E. (belongs=true)