Brother kills sister for inheritance in Samarkand region
A dispute over compensation money for a demolished house in Uzbekistan's Samarkand region has resulted in a tragic murder. A 36-year-old man, reportedly intoxicated, fatally stabbed his 41-year-old sister after she refused his demand for a share of the funds. The woman died at the scene, and the man, who has a prior criminal record, was found guilty of murder. He has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
A dispute over compensation for a house in Samarkand region ended in a serious crime.
According to court documents, a 36-year-old man came to his sister's house in a drunken state and drank alcohol there. During the conversation, he demanded a share of the compensation for the house.
The 41-year-old sister rejected this demand, saying that part of the money had already been given.
After that, a fight broke out between them. The man stabbed his sister in the chest with a kitchen knife. The woman died at the scene.
In court, the man pleaded guilty and asked for leniency. It was noted that he had previously been convicted of a crime.
According to the court verdict, he was found guilty under Article 97, Part 2 of the Criminal Code, sentenced to 16 years in prison, and ordered to serve the sentence in a general regime colony.
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