15 years for killing ex-wife: court decision in Rivne district

The Rivne district court sentenced a resident of the village of Shpaniv to 15 years in prison for the murder of his ex-wife.

Prosecutors successfully proved in court that the man had beaten the woman with a hammer on the head, leading to her death at the scene of the crime. The accused partially admitted his guilt and is currently in custody.

The court’s decision can be appealed in the appellate procedure.