Slatina murder investigation: Man suspected of killing wife during children's birthday

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A 40-year-old man is under investigation by the County State Attorney's Office in Bjelovar for the suspected murder of his wife in Slatina. The incident occurred on September 8 around 10:00 PM, reportedly during a birthday celebration for one of the couple's six children. The suspect was arrested at the scene and faces charges including serious murder of a female, domestic violence, violation of children's rights, and threats.

Family members and acquaintances claim the victim had been subjected to verbal and physical abuse, often while the suspect was intoxicated, since early 2022. Reports indicate the victim had contacted the police for help approximately one hour before the killing, raising questions about the effectiveness of the emergency response.

In response, the Ministry of the Interior has launched an extraordinary supervision of the Slatina police station. Minister Davor Božinović stated that an expert team is investigating whether police officers followed proper procedures and if the tragedy could have been prevented. The results of this investigation are expected within the next one to two days.

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Alen Ružić · County State Attorney's Office in Bjelovar · Davor Božinović · Ministry of the Interior · Nikola Milina · Slatina

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[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was arrested at the crime scene on Tuesday around 10:00 PM. www.jutarnji.hr · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] An extraordinary supervision of the Slatina police station is being conducted to determine if there were failures in responding to the victim. www.jutarnji.hr · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The results of the professional supervision are expected within one to two days. zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] The murder took place in the presence of the couple's six children. hrvatska-danas.com · www.vecernji.ba
[● 4 SOURCES] The County State Attorney's Office in Bjelovar has launched an investigation against a 40-year-old man for the suspected murder of his wife in Slatina. hrvatska-danas.com · www.jutarnji.hr · www.vecernji.ba · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspect is charged with serious murder of a female, violation of children's rights, domestic violence, and threats. hrvatska-danas.com · www.vecernji.ba · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The victim reportedly called the police for help approximately one hour before the murder occurred. ogportal.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly engaged in verbal and physical abuse of his wife from early 2022 until September 2026. hrvatska-danas.com · www.vecernji.ba