Man kills former wife in Adana

A woman named Şükriye Sevinç in Adana's Yüreğir district was murdered by Ömer Sevinç, whom she was divorcing.

Şükriye Sevinç was murdered in the PTT Evleri Mahallesi by Ömer Sevinç, whom she was divorcing. Ömer Sevinç attempted suicide after killing his former wife.

The injured killer was brought to hospital.

The body of Şükriye Sevinç was taken to Adana Forensic Medicine Institute morgue to be delivered to her relatives after the necessary examinations.

Dozens of women are murdered every month in Turkey. Perpetrators often benefit from a culture of impunity. While the authorities frequently make statements encouraging violence against women, the attitude of the police and the judiciary also encourages the perpetrators of violence.

According to Jinnews' March violence against women tally, at least 26 women were murdered last month and 17 women died in suspicious circumstances.

According to the news compiled by Bianet from local and national newspapers, news sites and agencies, men killed 324 women in 2021, 284 women in 2020, and at least 328 women in 2019.