Mass Murderer and His Father Sentenced to 20 Years Each!
Is justice served or is this just the beginning? Uroš Blažić, the mass murderer who killed nine young people on May 4 in the villages of Malo Orašje and Dubona, has been sentenced to a unified prison term of 20 years. His father, Radiša Blažić, was also sentenced to 20 years for his involvement in the crime. The sentences include time already spent in custody.
Where will they serve their sentences? Uroš and Radiša Blažić were today transferred to the Požarevac Zabela Correctional Facility, a high-security prison. They will spend the next two decades there, with time spent in pre-trial detention in Smederevo counted towards their sentences.
Weapon confiscation and security measures The Higher Court in Smederevo also ordered the confiscation of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from both Radiša and Uroš Blažić. This measure was enacted on May 5, immediately after the verdict became final.
Reactions from victims’ families Saša Panić, father of one of the victims, Kristina Milana Panić, spoke out following the verdict. Likewise, Milosav, father of Dalibor Todorović, another victim, expressed his views. Their words reflect pain and hope that justice has been served.
Trial and investigation details During the trial, Radiša Blažić spoke about his relationship with his son Uroš, while the inspectors who first interrogated Uroš gave their testimonies. The list of weapons Radiša Blažić kept in Šepšina is also part of the investigation.
What’s next? This verdict is a significant step in Serbia’s judicial system, but questions remain – is 20 years enough for such a crime? Will the Požarevac Zabela prison truly be a place where justice is reflected, or just another stop in a long process?
If you have thoughts on this or find these sentences hard to believe, feel free to drop a comment. Maybe together we can figure out what justice really means in Serbia today.
Mass murderer and his father sentenced to 20 years each!
Uroš Blažić, who killed nine young people this May, and his father Radiša have been sentenced to 20 years each. The sentences include time spent in custody, and both have been transferred to the high-security Požarevac Zabela prison.
The court also ordered the confiscation of weapons and ammunition, an important step to prevent further incidents. Reactions from victims’ families are mixed – from relief to doubts about the effectiveness of justice.
This verdict raises many questions about punishments for mass crimes in Serbia. Is 20 years enough? Will the prison be a place of justice? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!
