Suspect arrested in premeditated murder of transgender woman Kesaria Abramidze

11:43, 19.09.2024

A man has been arrested at Kutaisi International Airport in connection with the premeditated murder of Georgian transgender woman Kesaria Abramidze.

The suspect, identified as Beka Jaiani, travelled to Kutaisi by car, according to police reports. He left the knife used in the crime at an apartment.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) indicated that a verbal altercation between the suspect and Abramidze preceded the incident. Reports suggest that Kesaria Abramidze had previously been a victim of violence.

An investigation has been launched under Article 109 of the Criminal Code of Georgia concerning premeditated murder committed in aggravating circumstances.

Kesaria Abramidze was tragically killed last night in the Didi Dighomi district of Tbilisi.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

Justice/Crime

Кесариа Абрамиӡе