Attacker Who Stabbed Five in Park Dies by Suicide in Prison

Arda Küçükyetim, the individual responsible for a shocking knife attack in a public park in Turkey's Eskişehir province, has reportedly died by suicide in prison. Küçükyetim was serving a lengthy sentence for his violent actions.

In August 2024, Küçükyetim, disguised in a helmet and mask, entered Uluönder Mahallesi's Şehit Rüstem Demirbaş Park. He then proceeded to stab five individuals at a tea garden: Tevfik Arslan (72), Cumali Özemek (58), Naşit Özyürek (88), Metin Korkmaz (65), and Cemal Altıntaş (52). Disturbingly, Küçükyetim livestreamed the entire assault on social media using a mobile phone attached to his tactical vest.

Following his arrest, Küçükyetim was charged with attempted murder and threatening to create public fear and panic. He was subsequently sentenced by the Eskişehir 6th High Criminal Court to 75 years and 5 months in prison. After approximately 1 year and 10 months in custody, reports indicate he took his own life. An investigation into his death has been initiated.