Murder

Murder is one of the most serious crimes, involving the intentional taking of another person's life. Under the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine (CPC), the investigation of murder is governed by specific procedural rules and requirements. The process begins with the initiation of a criminal case, followed by investigative actions, evidence collection, and establishing motives, including assessing circumstances that indicate intent or qualifying factors, such as extreme cruelty, financial motives, or contract killing. Responsibility for investigating this crime lies with the investigative authorities, who work in coordination with forensic institutions and the court to ensure justice. This section includes news and analysis related to murder cases, their investigation, court proceedings, and subsequent sentencing.