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Main Suspect Admits Stabbing in Youth Murder Case
The main suspect in the murder of Binyamin Yimnu Zalka has admitted in a court filing to stabbing the victim, marking his first confession to the physical act. The 15-year-old defendant, who is charged with murder by indifference, denies the murder charge itself, claiming he did not intend to kill Zalka and calling the act the mistake of his life.
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What happened
- 01The 15-year-old main suspect in the murder of Binyamin Yimnu Zalka admitted in court to stabbing the victim.
- 02The defendant denies the charge of murder by indifference, claiming he had no intent to kill Zalka.
- 03The fatal stabbing occurred on Independence Day evening outside a pizza shop in Petah Tikva where Zalka worked.
- 04The confrontation began after Zalka asked a group of youths to stop spraying snow spray at the location.
- 05Sixteen minors have been indicted in connection with the violent attack and murder of Zalka.
- 06The suspect claimed he carried a knife and stabbed Zalka in the leg to help others in the altercation.
According to Kipa, the teenager acknowledged carrying a knife on the night of the incident and stabbing Zalka in the leg. The defense stated that the stabbing occurred in a downward motion, unintentionally hitting Zalka's groin. The suspect claimed he only sought to help others who were involved in an altercation with Zalka.
The fatal incident occurred on Independence Day evening outside a pizza shop in Petah Tikva, where Zalka worked. Zalka had reportedly asked a group of youths to stop spraying snow spray, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Zalka was attacked by several teenagers and fatally stabbed. Sixteen minors have been indicted in connection with the case.
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