Belgrade is in shock after the Ministry of Internal Affairs arrested S. M. (28) on suspicion of committing a brutal murder of a 70-year-old man, Z. L., on June 20 in Lazarevac. Parts of the dismembered body were found early last week by the Kolubara river, sparking waves of horror and disbelief across Serbia. The police and the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade acted swiftly, and the suspect was detained for 48 hours before being brought before the competent prosecutor. This case casts a dark shadow over safety in Lazarevac and reminds us how close violence really is.
As the whole country wonders what could have led to such a savage crime, authorities promise justice will be served. But is this just the tip of the iceberg? With increasing violence cases, citizens question whether the state is truly ready to protect its people or if we are all at the mercy of crime.
Meanwhile, social media is ablaze with comments and conspiracy theories, as people wonder who’s next and how to stop such tragedies. Got a theory or a hot take? Drop a comment — maybe together we can crack this chilling mystery!
