Murder Confession Under Duress: Defendant's Claim Rocks Kazakhstan Trial

A murder trial in Kazakhstan has taken a dramatic turn with the main defendant, Abzal Shynasyl, claiming he confessed to killing 16-year-old Sherzat Polat under duress. Shynasyl alleges that police and fellow inmates pressured him into admitting guilt. "Police hinted that someone had to confess," he stated in court. "Since the knife was mine, I decided to take responsibility." However, this account is sharply disputed by Nurkanat Gaipbayev, the victim's uncle. "He killed my nephew," Gaipbayev testified, describing a group attack where Shynasyl was the first to stab Sherzat. This conflicting evidence will be crucial as the trial proceeds, highlighting the complexities of this tragic case.