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Plovdiv teen murder of Georgi Kuzev

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On 4 August 2026, 37-year-old Georgi Kuzev was lured to Mladetski Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and beaten to death by a group of teenagers aged 14-17. The assault involved extreme cruelty, including cigarette burns and the drawing of Nazi symbols on his body. The crime was premeditated via social media, where a 17-year-old girl allegedly used a fake profile to lure Kuzev under the guise of a “pedophile hunter” group. Following the murder, the town of Krichim held a funeral for Kuzev, led by Metropolitan Nikolai, who eulogized the loss of human values. The investigation has expanded significantly, with eight minors—six boys and two girls—facing charges. Prosecutors allege the crime was motivated by hooliganism related to the victim’s sexual orientation. During the attack, participants allegedly filmed the bleeding victim and stole approximately 30 euros. While the defense argues the two girls involved did not participate directly in the beating, the prosecution maintains they both struck the victim. Recent legal developments include the upheld detention of 15-year-old Christian D. and the denial of a release request for a ~~female minor. Prosecutors allege the crime was motivated by hooliganism related to the victim’s sexual orientation. In the latter case, magistrates~~ minor identified as Victoria. The Plovdiv District Court ruled that although there was no immediate risk of flight, there remained a “real risk of her committing further crimes” if released. Magistrates determined the ~~defendant~~ minor understood the significance of her ~~actions, citing a risk of reoffending.~~ actions. The court has ordered psychological and psychiatric evaluations for the juvenile defendants and mandated provisions for their continued education while in detention. Lawyer Dimitar Markovski has noted that investigators are still analyzing a large volume of video evidence to identify the primary perpetrator for the application of the most severe sanctions. Markovski also expressed concerns regarding the timing of civil claims, stating that the inability to file them during the pre-trial phase could allow suspects to hide assets. He has taken steps to secure an upcoming civil claim to protect the victim’s family.

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