Suspect in Paramedic's Murder Seeks Release from Detention

A Lithuanian court is considering an appeal to release a woman suspected of murdering a paramedic, arguing that pre-trial detention is too severe. Her lawyer, Vaidotas Sviderskis, told ELTA that alternative measures like house arrest, bail, or restrictions could achieve the legal goals without continued imprisonment. He stated that his client is willing to post bail of 10,000 to 50,000 euros or pledge property, asserting she has no intention of fleeing or influencing the investigation.

Sviderskis highlighted the severe impact of detention on his client's family life, noting she has not seen her young children for three months. The children are currently under the care of the murdered paramedic's parents. The lawyer believes the restriction on contact between the mother and her children is linked to her plea of not guilty in the ongoing investigation.

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Detention is too harsh a measure and, in my opinion, the goals set by law can be achieved with alternative precautionary measures. The prosecutor, of course, has a different opinion. He believes it should be different. We agree that detention should be replaced with house arrest, bail, or restrictions – any options are suitable, as determined by the court. 10, 20, 50 thousand euros is not a problem, property can also be pledged. There is no goal to run, hide, or influence anyone, this can be guaranteed. We hope to be heard.

The Panevėžys District Court extended the suspect's detention for a maximum of three months, until September 21. The court cited three legal grounds for the extension: the possibility of obstructing the investigation, fleeing, or committing new crimes. This decision follows a previous extension in April, when the court granted a two-month detention period instead of the prosecutor's requested three months.

The case involves three suspects in total. The former wife faces charges of intentional homicide and unlawful deprivation of liberty. Another suspect, Ilja Solkan, was released on a 5,000 euro bail. A third suspect, Vilius Solkan, had his detention extended by three months. The paramedic, M. Sadauskas, was found buried in a trampoline on his property on April 21. Authorities reportedly found a weapon at the scene.

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The children have not seen their mother for three months.