The Late Consequences of a Sister's Murder After Pre-Trial Detention Release
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:06 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Peter Knechtli reports on a tragic case involving Hakan Mutlu,
Tasks
- who murdered his sister shortly after U-Haft-Entlassung.
- The judge ignored psychiatric recommendations leading to her death.
- Now, his brother is in poor health, seeking justice.
Skills
- Legal experts assess if Basel-Land is liable for damages.
- Tragic case analysis and reporting skills
- Understanding of legal responsibilities and consequences
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The late consequences of a sister's murder after pre-trial detention release
October 5, 2022
The well-known Basel journalist Peter Knechtli reports in the latest issue of his online report about the tragic case of the Turk Hakan Mutlu, who murdered his sister shortly after his release from pre-trial detention in 1999.
The then responsible investigating judge disregarded all recommendations from the psychiatric experts as well as a prison officer, released Hakan Mutlu from custody, and thus indirectly contributed to the death of his sister.
In the meantime, his brother is also in poor health. Schadenanwaelte is examining whether the canton of Basel-Land, or its liability insurance, is liable for damages due to the misconduct of the investigating judge at that time.
