# Sveti Ivan Psychiatric Clinic death investigation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261110-sveti-ivan-psychiatric-clinic-death-investigation
> Updated: 2026-11-10T18:15:00.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 2.

An investigation is underway following the death of 32-year-old Kristian Josip Periš at the Sveti Ivan Psychiatric Clinic in Zagreb. Four medical technicians have been detained on suspicion of heavy murder. Surveillance footage reportedly shows staff using a pillow and their knees to apply pressure to Periš’s face, neck, and chest while he was partially restrained to a bed.

Preliminary autopsy results indicated broken ribs, a broken sternum, lung and brain edema, and numerous bruises. Although the hospital initially reported the cause of death as cardiac arrest, the family and legal counsel have challenged this, citing visible injuries. The family also disputes claims that Periš was an aggressive drug user, noting that police reports from his admission did not indicate such behavior.

The incident has led to significant unrest, including protests by medical technicians regarding training and intervention teams. Three of the four detained technicians have been dismissed from the clinic. Additionally, the Ministry of Health is conducting an inspection following allegations that clinic management delayed notifying the Ministry of the death by 15 days.

In a related development, the family reported that Periš’s fiancée lost her pregnancy several days after his death, though a causal link remains unknown. The family has filed a criminal complaint requesting the preservation of all video surveillance and a formal inspection.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Investigation launched into death of Kristian Josip Periš in Zagreb

A criminal investigation is underway following the death of Kristian Josip Periš at a Zagreb psychiatric clinic, amid allegations of violence and a subsequent miscarriage suffered by his fiancée.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/investigation-launched-into-death-of-kristian-josip-peri-in-zagreb

### 2026-11-08: Sveti Ivan Psychiatric Clinic investigation into death of Kristian Josip Periš

Four medical technicians are in custody for the suspected murder of athlete Kristian Josip Periš at a Zagreb psychiatric clinic, after footage showed brutal restraint measures.

59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sveti-ivan-psychiatric-clinic-investigation-into-patient-death

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