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Estonian Killer Convicted as Minor Loses Final Supreme Court Appeal
Romet Kasemaa, convicted for a murder he committed as a minor in Jõgeva, will serve more than five years in prison after Estonia's Supreme Court declined to hear his final appeal, cementing an eight-year sentence that was reduced for a short procedure.
- —Romet Kasemaa, convicted of murder as a minor, will serve over five years in prison after the Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal, upholding an eight-year sentence reduced by one-third due to a short procedure.
- —In a separate case, prosecutors have brought charges against a 69-year-old man in connection with a fatal traffic accident in Kuusalu that occurred over two years ago, resulting in the deaths of a father and child.
- —The Kuusalu accident, which happened in November 2023, was caused by an unsecured support leg on a truck's lifting device, leading to a collision with a passenger car.
- —Ten iPhones were stolen from a store in the Lasnamäe district of Tallinn on January 29, with the initial damage estimated at 3690 euros.
Recap
The finalization of Romet Kasemaa's sentence underscores the Estonian justice system's commitment to pursuing serious crimes to their conclusion, regardless of the perpetrator's age at the time of the offense. The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the appeal closes all legal paths for Kasemaa, reinforcing the prosecution's narrative of a deliberate act and delivering what officials describe as a clear signal that perpetrators will be held accountable.