Bloody Birthday Bash in Aleksinac: Who Really Killed Aleksa Stojmenović?
Aleksa Stojmenović, 26, from Aleksinac, tragically died after suffering a severe neck injury during an 18th birthday party at the Oaza restaurant. The trial of Ognjen Petković, 21, accused of causing grievous bodily harm resulting in death, has been marked by heated debates and conflicting expert testimonies.
What Happened? Video footage shown in court reveals that Aleksa received a blow to the neck that caused a rupture of the vertebral artery, leading to brain hemorrhage and cardiac arrest. Professor Dr. Radovan Karadžić, a forensic expert, confirmed that the injury was caused by a strike with a flat surface, such as a fist or bottle, not by a kick as the defense claims.
Expert Clash Dr. Momčilo Jakovljević, the defense’s expert, argues that the injury was caused by a powerful kick while Aleksa was lying on the floor. He pointed out that injuries on Aleksa’s back and neck were consistent with being kicked. However, Prof. Karadžić refuted this, stating there were no visible signs of kicking on the neck skin, which would be expected with such an impact.
Video Analysis Dejan Belić, an expert from the National Center for Criminal Forensics, confirmed contact between the accused’s hand and the victim but could not clearly identify the strike on the footage. The defense’s attempts to challenge the expert findings failed.
Accused Denies Guilt Ognjen Petković maintains he did not deliver the fatal blow to Aleksa and claims his statements were misinterpreted. He requested clarification of his testimony given to the prosecution.
Uncertain Sentencing Petković faces charges of grievous bodily harm resulting in death, punishable by 2 to 12 years in prison. Two other young men, Zoran Trajković and Miloš Stanković, are suspected of participating in the fight, facing up to three years or fines.
Family and Public Reaction Aleksa’s family and the public are following the trial with intense emotions. New evidence and expert opinions have sparked strong reactions, with Aleksa’s mother and sister visibly emotional.
Conclusion This tragedy raises questions about justice, responsibility, and truth in a case that shook Aleksinac. Whether the court will clarify all circumstances and deliver a fair verdict remains to be seen.
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