TRA man named Aref Elhussein was sentenced to life in prison by an Antalya court for the murder of Nida Nazlıer, a 45-year-old transgender woman. The incident occurred on July 31, 2025, in Antalya, where Nazlıer was killed in her home. Elhussein was also sentenced to seven years in prison for theft. During the trial, he claimed that Nazlıer had sexually assaulted him, but this claim was refuted by an internal physical examination conducted by the Antalya 2nd Penal Court of Peace, which found no evidence to support it. The prosecution had sought an aggravated life sentence due to the alleged 'monstrous intent' or 'torment' in the murder. Elhussein's final defense included a plea for mercy, stating he 'gave in to his desires.' Investigators discovered that Elhussein stole Nazlıer's belongings and left them with another individual, A.L., along with his personal documents.
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