The Supreme Court of Ukraine has upheld the life sentence for a resident of the Cherkasy region who was found guilty of the brutal murders of three elderly women and armed robberies of elderly people.
Supreme Court upholds murderer's sentence
The Supreme Court upheld court decisions regarding a resident of the Cherkasy region. The man was convicted of a particularly brutal murder of three elderly women, committed for mercenary motives, and for two episodes of openly appropriating the property of elderly people.
His actions were qualified under paragraphs 6, 12, 13 of Part 2 of Article 115, Part 4 of Article 187, Part 3 of Article 186 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The court sentenced him to the highest penalty – life imprisonment.
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During the trial at all levels, prosecutors were able to prove that between July and December 2015, the convicted man, acting together with his accomplice, systematically sought out single women over the age of 80.
Convict kills three elderly women
The perpetrators, posing as social workers, entered the homes of their victims. Once inside, they used physical violence, forcing the elderly to hand over their savings and valuables.
As a result of their brutal actions, in particular, wrapping the victims' heads and faces with adhesive tape, three women died of mechanical asphyxia. These facts were thoroughly investigated and confirmed in court.
The Supreme Court agreed with the prosecutors' arguments, finding that the sentence of life imprisonment was entirely fair and proportionate to the gravity of the crimes committed.
The convicted person is currently serving his sentence. At the same time, he continues to deny his guilt in the crime. The proceedings against his accomplice were terminated due to her death.
