The Murder of Rojin Kabaiş and the Legal Proceedings Conducted

The murder of Rojin Kabaiş and the judicial process is a term encompassing the entire criminal investigation initiated by the state’s competent judicial authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding Rojin Kabaiş’s suspicious death. The murder came to light after an extended period of no contact with her, followed by search efforts that led to the discovery of her lifeless body. Subsequently, official judicial authorities launched a formal investigation.

An autopsy was conducted by the Institute of Forensic Medicine to determine the cause and manner of death; the findings were incorporated into the prosecutor’s investigation. As part of the inquiry, the crime scene was examined, witness statements collected, and digital data and technical evidence evaluated. The competent authorities publicly affirmed that the entire process had been carried out thoroughly and with due diligence. Rojin Kabaiş’s funeral was held in the city where her family resides. The incident generated widespread public reaction and became a subject of debate regarding judicial procedures in cases of suspicious deaths. The investigation continues based on the assessments of the judicial authorities.

Following Rojin Kabaiş’s disappearance in Van, search operations were conducted by security units and relevant institutions. After the search efforts, her lifeless body was found on the shore of Lake Van. Upon confirmation of her death, the judicial process was formally initiated.

Details regarding the murder of Rojin Kabaiş were assessed through a report prepared by the Institute of Forensic Medicine. The report included examinations of the circumstances and technical findings surrounding the death. The evaluations by the Institute of Forensic Medicine formed one of the key elements of the ongoing investigation.

Rojin Kabaiş’s funeral was held in Diyarbakır following the necessary procedures. The burial process was carried out with the participation of her family and close relatives. The funeral ceremony took place after the incident, which had generated significant public attention.

^{Burial of Rojin Kabaiş’s Body, 16 October 2024 (Anadolu Agency)}

The investigation into the murder of Rojin Kabaiş was initiated by the Van Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. It has been stated that the investigation has been conducted comprehensively and with meticulous care from the very first moments of the incident.

On 14 January 2026, Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç met with Rojin Kabaiş’s family at the Ministry of Justice. In his statement, Tunç confirmed that he had met with Rojin Kabaiş’s father, older brother, and uncle.

Justice Minister Tunç stated that the family had been provided with comprehensive information regarding all stages of the investigation and emphasized that the investigation conducted by the Van Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office encompasses all expert-level examinations required. The statement highlighted that coordination has been maintained with relevant institutions and that every stage of the process has been handled with the utmost sensitivity.

Tunç affirmed that all necessary steps will continue to be taken without omission to uncover the truth and ensure justice in connection with the murder of Rojin Kabaiş.