Hell has arrived in Zabela! Uroš Blažić, the mass killer who cold-bloodedly murdered nine and injured 12 young people on the night of May 4th in the villages of Dubona and Malo Orašje, has finally been transferred to the Požarevac Penal Correctional Facility, famously known as Zabela. But he’s not alone – his father, Radiša Blažić, was also transferred, sentenced to 20 years for illegal possession of the weapon used in the crime. Both have been legally convicted, and their 20-year sentences will include the time they spent in custody at the Smederevo District Prison. The transfer was carried out under special security, because safety in prison just got a whole new meaning.
This case shook Serbia to its core. Uroš Blažić has become a symbol of horror and the uncomfortable questions no one wants to ask: How could such a crime happen? How did the weapon get into the hands of such a person? And what is the state doing to prevent this from happening again? While the victims’ families struggle with their loss, society wonders – has justice been served?
Radiša Blažić, the mass killer’s father, was sentenced for the weapon his son used. Is he an accomplice or just an unfortunate parent? And why is his sentence the same as his son’s? These questions remain unanswered, but one thing is clear – the justice system has shown it will not tolerate such crimes.
As Belgrade and its surroundings suffer through scorching heat and daily problems, this case reminds us of the dark side of society. Uroš and Radiša Blažić are now behind bars, but the trauma they left behind won’t disappear easily. Will their imprisonment in Zabela be enough for society to feel safe? Or is this just the start of a new crisis?
If you think this is the end, think again. This case is just the tip of the iceberg of violence and weapon problems in Serbia. While authorities try to keep things under control, citizens wonder – who’s next? And how long will we endure such tragedies?
Jump into the conversation – what do you think about the sentences for such crimes? Is 20 years enough? Or is it time for harsher measures? Share your thoughts, because this isn’t just a story about one mass killer, it’s about all of us and the future of our country.
