What was supposed to be a night of love and celebration turned into a horror story for Yesim Demir, a young woman who fell to her death from a cliff after her boyfriend, Nizamettin Gursu, allegedly pushed her over the edge. Gursu is facing charges of deliberate homicide. He claims that Demir accepted his marriage proposal. He also claims that her fall was an accident. However, the police have uncovered a different story, one that involves a violent struggle, a hidden ring, and a motive for murder.
The police arrived at the scene after receiving a call from Gursu, who reported that his girlfriend had fallen from the cliff. They found a chaotic scene, with broken glasses and a smashed music speaker lying around, indicating a fight that had taken place. Gursu told the police that he and Demir picked the cliff as a romantic spot to propose. They had a drink before he went to his car to get some items to celebrate. He said that he heard a scream and rushed back to see Demir falling from the cliff.
However, the police soon discovered evidence that contradicted Gursu’s story. They found the engagement ring that Gursu said he gave Demir still in its box in his pocket, suggesting that he never proposed or that she rejected him. They also learned from Demir’s family that she had planned to break up with Gursu and that she suffered from panic attacks and a fear of heights. The family said that Gursu knew about her condition but ignored it. They accused him of killing Demir after she refused to marry him.
The case has shocked the nation and sparked outrage over the issue of femicide, the killing of women because of their gender. Turkey has seen a surge in femicide cases, with at least 380 women killed by men in 2023 alone. Activists and advocates want justice for Demir. They also want to protect and raise awareness for women who experience violence and abuse. The trial of Gursu, which is expected to start soon, will reveal the truth behind this tragic case and determine the fate of the accused.
