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Gjilan court orders detention in Demiraj double murder case

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2026-11-02 20:47 UTC → 2026-11-03 21:06 UTC · added removed

Authorities in the village of Demiraj, near Gjilan, Kosovo, are investigating the deaths of 27-year-old Adonis Demiri and his three-month-old daughter. The bodies were discovered in a private home on November 1. Following a request from the Basic Prosecution in Gjilan, the Basic Court in Gjilan has ordered a one-month pre-trial detention for 65-year-old Brahim Demiri. The suspect is accused of serious murder and unauthorized weapons possession. Prosecutors allege the incident occurred that following a physical conflict in the early hours of November 1, following a physical conflict, during which the suspect allegedly killed beat his son. Additionally, the son with fists and a hard object before allegedly strangling him with a rope. A three-month-old infant was found lifeless in the bed of the deceased father with signs of violence and bloodstains. Prosecutors While prosecutors suspect the grandfather may also be responsible for the infant's death. death, new details from prosecution files suggest the 27-year-old son may have been responsible for the infant's death prior to the conflict with his father. Additionally, the suspect's wife, Habibe Demiri, is under suspicion for allegedly assisting in the crime. The suspect’s lawyer, Granit Syla, stated that his client “does not admit to the criminal offense” and denies the charges. The court justified the detention by noting the risk that the suspect could influence witnesses or coordinate statements if released. This decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Appeals of Kosovo. Autopsies are being conducted by the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Pristina to determine the exact cause of death and motive. Kosovo Police and the prosecution are continuing investigations to clarify the facts under suspicion of serious murder as defined by the Criminal Code of Kosovo.

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  1. 2026-11-03 21:06 UTC Gjilan court orders detention in Demiraj double murder case
  2. 2026-11-02 20:47 UTC Gjilan court orders detention in Demiraj double murder case
  3. 2026-11-02 20:44 UTC Gjilan court orders detention in Demiraj double murder case
  4. 2026-11-02 16:40 UTC Prosecutor seeks detention in Gjilan double murder case
  5. 2026-11-02 16:00 UTC Double murder investigation in Gjilan, Kosovo

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