Suspect confesses to murder, claims former police chief tried to mediate reconciliation

A month after his arrest, Saša Vuković, a suspect in the murder of Aleksandar Nešović, has reportedly confessed to the killing. According to media reports citing Vuković's testimony to the prosecutor, he admitted to shooting Nešović, a friend and business associate, but claims the act was driven by fear and a perceived threat.

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I would give anything for this not to have happened, all this happened out of fear for my family, I admit that I killed Bajo, but I dispute the legal qualification. I would not kill anyone for money.

Vuković reportedly stated that he emptied nearly an entire magazine, fearing Nešović would shoot first. "I would give anything for this not to have happened, all this happened out of fear for my family, I admit that I killed Bajo, but I dispute the legal qualification. I would not kill anyone for money," Vuković allegedly told investigators.

Adding a complex layer to the case, Vuković also claimed that former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić was not present at the scene when the murder occurred. Instead, Vuković asserted that Milić had attempted to mediate a reconciliation between him and Nešović, having invited both men to meet. This account contrasts with Milić's own testimony, where he reportedly expressed surprise upon seeing Nešović enter the restaurant.

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From the information that has been served to us and that has been published, we still have things that do not match up. From the day the murder happened, until the public found out, until the arrest, the discovery of the body and so on.

Journalists and legal experts are scrutinizing the evolving details of the case. Reporter Dijana Antonijević of Nova.rs noted the discrepancies, questioning how Milić could have been surprised by Nešović's presence if he was attempting to arrange a reconciliation. Lawyer Jovan Rajić suggested that the frequent statements from the prosecution might be an attempt to overwhelm the public with information and divert attention from critical questions, such as the extent of Milić's involvement and why he faces only a charge related to failing to report a crime.

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The idea is confusion, the idea is that you forget today what you read ten days ago.

Concerns are being raised about whether Milić, the state, or the police are being protected. "I just hope that the victim will not be justice, as everything indicates," Antonijević stated. Rajić further speculated that Vuković's testimony might serve to protect Milić, sarcastically suggesting Milić could be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for attempting to prevent a "mafia war." The prolonged timeline and the perceived coordination of narratives have fueled skepticism about the pursuit of justice in this high-profile case.

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Is Veselin Milić being protected here, is the state being protected, the police, we will see... I just hope that the victim will not be justice, as everything indicates.