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Rojin Kabaiş investigation reveals conflicting forensic and digital evidence
The investigation into the death of Rojin Kabaiş, a university student found in Van, has revealed conflicting forensic and digital evidence. The family's lawyer, Abdurrahman Karabulut, asserts that Kabaiş was murdered by being drugged with Ornidazole and the muscle relaxant Rocuronium. He argues that because Rocuronium has a short half-life of 30 to 90 minutes, its presence in her stomach and organs cannot be attributed to a surgery she underwent on September 11, 2024.
Conversely, the Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) report suggests the Rocuronium found is consistent with her previous surgery, noting the substance can remain detectable for up to two months. The institute stated there was no medical evidence of poisoning or traumatic injury, and that alcohol levels found were consistent with natural decomposition.
Digital forensics have added further complexity. Expert analysis of Xiaomi activity logs indicates that Kabaiş's Google account was accessed via SMS on October 1, 2024, while she was still missing. Furthermore, a 'device deletion' command was executed on October 10, 2024, from an IP address linked to Van and another appearing to be from the Czech Republic. Efforts to unlock the phone in Spain and China were unsuccessful, though the deletion occurred while the device was in custody.
Additionally, the autopsy report noted the presence of DNA from two different men in the chest and vaginal areas of the deceased. Legal representatives have requested the detention of two suspects based on digital traces and HTS records.
Entities
Abdurrahman Karabulut · Adli Tıp Kurumu · DEM Party · Forensic Medicine Institute · Rojin Kabaiş · Van Lake · Van Yüzüncü Yıl University · Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi · Xiaomi
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The family lawyer claims Rojin Kabaiş was drugged with Ornidazole and Rocuronium to paralyze her respiratory system shortly before her death. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.kocatepegazetesi.com · www.manisahaberleri.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.sozcu.com.tr · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Digital activity records from Xiaomi show that a 'device deletion' was performed on Kabaiş's phone on October 10, 2024, while she was still missing. www.hakkarihabertv.com · www.gazetepencere.com · www.sondakika.com · www.mucadelegazetesi.com.tr · yurtsever.org.tr · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The presence of Rocuronium cannot be attributed to a surgery performed on September 11 due to its short half-life of 30 to 90 minutes. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.kocatepegazetesi.com · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.takagazete.com.tr · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Technical attempts to unlock the phone in Spain and China were unsuccessful. www.hakkarihabertv.com · www.gazetepencere.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] A Google account linked to the phone was accessed via an SMS sent from an IP address on October 1, 2024. www.hakkarihabertv.com · www.sondakika.com · www.mucadelegazetesi.com.tr · yurtsever.org.tr · www.sehrivangazetesi.com · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Autopsy results revealed the presence of Rocuronium and Ornidazole in the deceased's stomach and internal organs. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.tigrishaber.com · www.kocatepegazetesi.com · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.takagazete.com.tr · +7 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The report stated that DNA belonging to two different men was detected in Kabaiş's chest and vaginal areas. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.yuksekovahaber.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Adli sources stated that the report contained no medical evidence regarding poisoning, suggesting Rocuronium was from a previous surgery. halktv.com.tr · www.internethaber.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.haberx.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The ATK report states Rocuronium was administered as an anesthetic during an operation on September 11, 2024, and can remain detectable for up to two months. halktv.com.tr · www.internethaber.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.son.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The report found DNA from two different men in the chest and vaginal areas of Kabaiş. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr