Jury acquits Karelia resident accused of killing grandmother

On November 6, 2026, the jury issued an acquittal verdict in a resonant criminal case on the murder of an 86-year-old pensioner in the Pryazhinsky district. This is reported by the press service of the courts of Karelia.

In the dock was a man accused of intentional murder of his grandmother. According to investigators, on the night of July 6 last year at the cottage in the gardening "Syamozerskoe" on Berezova street, he strangled an elderly woman who was in a helpless state. On the body of the deceased experts really recorded traces of asphyxia.

However, after examining all the circumstances of the case, the jury concluded that the defendant was not involved in a violent death. On the basis of Article 346 of the CCP, the man was found innocent and released from custody in the courtroom.

The final decision in the case, which will issue a court order, will be announced on November 11, 2026.