Brother of man suspected in brutal Valga murder: he ordered the killers to leave

Six people, including a minor, have been charged in a brutal killing that took place in Valga. According to prosecutors, 43-year-old Kaie Kruusamägi repeatedly incited the youths to beat his former partner until the violence turned fatal on the night of 3 April. The brother of one of the suspects claims his brother tried to stop the others.

Six people, including a minor, are accused in the brutal murder case in Valga. According to the prosecutor's charges, 43-year-old Kaie Kruusamägi repeatedly incited youths to beat a man he was allegedly in a relationship with. On the night of 3 April, the violence turned fatal.

The brother of one of the suspects has now publicly spoken out, claiming his brother was drawn into the tragic events by bad company. According to him, it was his brother who ordered the others to stop the killing and leave the scene — but his words went unheeded.

The case has proceeded to court and the accused face criminal charges. The seriousness of the case is underscored by the fact that one of the perpetrators is a minor, so his involvement is being handled under separate procedures. According to prosecutors, this was an exceptionally brutal crime in which the victim was tortured repeatedly before his death.