During the closing arguments in the trial of Beka Jaiani, defendant in the brutal murder of Kesaria Abramidze, prosecutor Grigol Nishnianidze provided extensive evidence against him, emphasizing a pattern of psychological and physical abuse Jaiani exerted over Abramidze.
“He called her a ‘mistake of nature,’ monitored her phone, dictated what she could wear, and if he disapproved, he beat her,” Nishnianidze stated, reading from witness testimonies.
The prosecution displayed necessary evidence on a courtroom monitor, including images of the crime scene and the murder weapon, a knife. As the prosecutor stated, Abramidze suffered 28 stab wounds all over her body, demonstrating the ruthless nature of the crime.
Witness testimonies revealed a history of violence and control. One witness recounted that Jaiani regularly checked Abramidze’s phone, forbade her from social interactions, and physically assaulted her. “I often heard disturbing noises from their home and saw the injuries on her body,” the witness stated.
Another testimony described Jaiani’s obsessive control: “She barely left the house because of him. He degraded her, telling her she was a man, and beat her almost daily. I saw the bruises myself. One time, he attacked her just for refusing to show him a message on her phone.”
The key witness also remembered the final moments of Abramidze’s life. “I heard her scream, ‘Don’t hit me, don’t hit me!’ and then I saw Jaiani running up the stairs,” they testified.
Jaiani is charged under Article 109, Subsections “t” and “m” of the Criminal Code, which pertain to premeditated murder with particular cruelty and gender-based motives under aggravated circumstances. He faces a sentence ranging from 16 years to life imprisonment if convicted.
The investigation continues, and a secret recording of the accused is currently being assessed.
