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Suspect in shooting of Syrian teenagers still remaining silent

The suspect accused of killing two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day continues to exercise his right to remain silent, complicating the ongoing investigation. The court has ordered the 25-year-old to remain in custody while prosecutors compile the final case file, which they expect to complete by mid-November.

The legal case against 25-year-old Efe Y. regarding the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on New Year's Day remains ongoing. During a third preparatory hearing, the public prosecutor noted that the investigation is hindered by the suspect's continued refusal to speak. Authorities state that evidence, including security footage analysis and witness accounts, remains sufficient to keep the suspect in custody while the investigation continues into potential motives and details. The prosecutor aims to finalize the case file by mid-November.

The defense attorney argues that the suspect should be released, citing a lack of physical evidence such as the weapon and questioning witness identification. The shooting occurred after the suspect was allegedly lured to the Piet Wiedijkpark following a phone call from a YouTuber acting on behalf of the suspect's cousins. Two Syrian teenagers, aged 16 and 18, lost their lives in the incident. The court has ordered that the suspect remain detained, with future hearings scheduled to progress toward a trial.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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