Shocking Murders Unveiled in Besançon, Eilat, and Neve Yamin
Random Killing in Besançon
In a chilling case from Besançon, a 33-year-old man named Kevin Berardi was sentenced to 20 years of criminal imprisonment for the murder of Thomas Mercier, a young and brilliant watch engineer. The court found Berardi guilty of murdering Mercier during a delirious bout of cocaine-induced psychosis. Despite Berardi's silence during interrogations, the court determined that he acted with altered discernment, rejecting the complete abolition of his responsibility. The tragic incident occurred on November 9, 2021, when Berardi randomly knocked on doors and brutally attacked Mercier with tear gas, a coffee maker, and scissors.
Solved Cold Case in Eilat
In Eilat, a 20-year-old mystery was finally solved with the conviction of Sami Abu Elesal for the murder of Margarita Levy. Levy, a 21-year-old discharged soldier, was found dead in a public garden in June 2003, showing severe signs of violence. The case remained unsolved for years until a DNA cross-check linked Abu Elesal to the crime. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison and ordered to pay NIS 100,000 in compensation. The indictment revealed that Abu Elesal strangled, beat, and stabbed Levy, leading to her death. Her mother had reported her missing, and the police initially found her body in a location they believed was not the primary crime scene.
Grisly Murder in Neve Yamin
In another disturbing case, Oleg Serenkov was indicted for the aggravated murder of Yair Bozaglo in Neve Yamin. The 34-year-old insurance agent was found strangled and stabbed, with his hands and feet bound. The police investigation revealed that Serenkov, a resident of the same housing complex, was responsible for the crime. Serenkov initially denied the charges but was caught on camera disposing of blood-stained clothes and the murder weapon. Further evidence showed that Serenkov had withdrawn money using Bozaglo's credit card and attempted to involve others in his escape plan. Serenkov, who had a history of violent crimes, was quickly apprehended and charged with Bozaglo's murder.
- During the trial in Besançon, the defense lawyer, Me Catherine Bresson, argued that Berardi's actions were driven by insanity, but the court upheld his responsibility due to his awareness of the effects of drug use.
- In Eilat, the police had initially arrested another suspect, but the case collapsed due to lack of evidence. The breakthrough came years later with advanced DNA technology.
- In Neve Yamin, the police were alerted by a friend of the victim who discovered Bozaglo's body. The investigation quickly led to Serenkov, who was attempting to cover his tracks by disposing of incriminating evidence.
