Romania in Shock: Teen Murdered and Buried by Classmates
A violent crime has deeply shaken Romania after a 15 year old boy from the commune of Cenei, Timiș County, was killed and buried by other minors. The victim had been reported missing by his family, prompting a police investigation that led to a shocking discovery.
Authorities have detained two main suspects, both minors aged 13 and 15, and are continuing investigations to clarify all circumstances surrounding the crime.
Three Suspects Under Investigation
Prosecutors questioned three individuals in connection with the killing. Two of them are minors, while a third suspect is a 21 year old young man. The youngest suspect, aged 13, was taken to the Child Neuropsychiatry Unit in Timișoara for psychiatric evaluation.
“Two of the three suspects are being questioned, and the youngest, aged 13, is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at the Child Neuropsychiatry Unit,” the press office of the Timiș County Police Inspectorate told Agerpres.
According to early findings, the conflict allegedly began in front of the 13 year old suspect’s home. Investigators believe one of the suspects struck the victim with an axe, after which the boy was assaulted by the others. The teenager’s body was transported for forensic examination, and an autopsy is being carried out.
Suspects Attended School After the Crime
Local authorities say the behavior of the suspects following the incident has shocked the community even further. According to officials, the teenagers went to school in the days after the killing as if nothing had happened.
The mayor of Cenei, Sîrgean Tanasin, stated that there were previous concerns about the group involved.
“There are rumors that they used drugs. We do not know for sure yet, but a friend of theirs told me that the conflict may have started because of drugs,” the mayor told Radio Reșița.
He also emphasized that there is currently no information suggesting that the parents of the suspects were involved in the crime.
Details of the Crime
Based on information gathered so far, the victim was reportedly struck in the head with an axe. His clothes were then set on fire, and his partially burned body was buried behind a house, in an outbuilding located in the yard of one of the suspects.
The brutality of the act and the ages of those involved have caused widespread outrage and fear within the local community.
How the Crime Was Discovered
The victim, identified as Alin Mario Berinde, was reported missing after leaving home on Monday, January 18, riding his scooter and never returning. His mother alerted the police the following day, January 19.
Officers launched an extensive search in Cenei, checking areas the teenager was known to frequent. During the investigation, police found his scooter and boots hidden in a bush. Further searches revealed blood traces on a street and inside a yard in the commune.
These findings led investigators to the tragic discovery of the boy’s body, which had been buried in the yard of the 13 year old suspect.
Investigation Ongoing
According to information available at this stage, two minors aged 13 and 15 are considered the main perpetrators and have been detained for questioning. The 21 year old young man is being investigated as a possible witness, and authorities are working to determine whether he directly witnessed the crime or possesses relevant information.
Forensic teams are continuing to exhume the body and collect evidence as the case develops.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say more details will be released as they become available.
Source: stirileprotv.ro
