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Fatal robberies in Skopje, North Macedonia

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Authorities in Skopje have arrested four individuals in connection with two violent robberies that resulted in the deaths of elderly victims in the Chrom and Gjorce Petrov municipalities. The first incident occurred on October 22, when a 62-year-old man was reportedly bound, assaulted, and suffocated with a pillow. Suspects allegedly stole cash and gold jewelry valued at approximately 300,000 denars. It has since been reported that the stolen gold was sold in the Old Skopje Bazaar for 2,840 euros later that afternoon. The second incident took place between October 26 and 27, involving a 76-year-old woman who died from injuries sustained during a physical assault. In this case, suspects allegedly beat the victim, bound her limbs and mouth, and placed her in a bathroom. Suspects reportedly stole valuables worth about 200,000 ~~denars.~~ denars, which were also sold in a similar manner to the items from the first robbery. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that DNA evidence was recovered from both crime scenes. The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Skopje has launched an investigation into ~~a severe form of~~ aggravated robbery, which carries a potential penalty of at least 10 years to life imprisonment. The prosecutor has requested detention for the four ~~suspects.~~ suspects to prevent the destruction of evidence and flight from justice.

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