A 20-year-old carpenter in Turkey is on trial for the death of his 15-year-old apprentice after allegedly forcing a high-pressure air hose into the boy's body, and his defense is that he was kidding around. Habip Aksoy told a Turkish court he never intended to kill Muhammed Kendirci, the teenage apprentice who died after five […] The post Turkish carpenter claims fatal air-hose assault on 15-year-old apprentice was 'just a joke' appeared first on American Almanac .
A 20-year-old carpenter in Turkey is on trial for the death of his 15-year-old apprentice after allegedly forcing a high-pressure air hose into the boy's body, and his defense is that he was kidding around. Habip Aksoy told a Turkish court he never intended to kill Muhammed Kendirci, the teenage apprentice who died after five days in intensive care with catastrophic internal organ damage. Aksoy testified that the boy was covered in dust and that the compressed air was meant to clean him off. An unidentified friend had first grabbed the boy's hands, and Muhammed's trousers were forcibly pulled down before the hose was used on him. The incident took place at a carpentry workshop in Bozova, Turkey. Muhammed was admitted to intensive care on…Open
What evidence did Habip Aksoy provide to his defense to suggest there was no malice involved?
Aksoy released video footage showing him and Muhammed dancing together at the workshop prior to the incident in an attempt to demonstrate they were friends.
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What observations did Prosecutor Tugay Bek make regarding the working conditions at the carpentry workshop?
Prosecutor Bek stated that the workshop had no foremen or supervisors, consisting only of one employer and five workers, all of whom appeared to be minors or young adults performing all the labor without any training on occupational health and safety.
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What details were provided regarding the events immediately preceding the use of the air hose?
An unidentified friend reportedly grabbed the boy's hands, and Muhammed's trousers were forcibly pulled down before the hose was used on him.
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According to the victim's mother, Nebihe Kendirci, what was the operating pressure of the compressor used in the incident?
The compressor was operating at 12 bar, which is roughly 174 pounds per square inch. She referred to the device as a "death machine."
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What specific charge is Habip Aksoy facing in court?
Aksoy faces a charge translated as "manslaughter with the possible intent against a child." If convicted, he could potentially spend the rest of his life in prison.
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On what date was Muhammed Kendirci admitted to intensive care?
Muhammed was admitted to intensive care on November 14, 2025, after his abdomen swelled and he began vomiting.
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Where did the fatal incident involving Muhammed Kendirci take place?
The incident took place at a carpentry workshop located in Bozova, Turkey.
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What was the name of the 15-year-old apprentice who died in Turkey?
The apprentice was Muhammed Kendirci. He died after five days in intensive care with catastrophic internal organ damage following the air-hose assault.
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Who is the 20-year-old Turkish carpenter on trial for the death of a 15-year-old apprentice?
The carpenter is Habip Aksoy. He is on trial for allegedly forcing a high-pressure air hose into the body of Muhammed Kendirci, a 15-year-old apprentice. Aksoy's defense is that the incident was a joke intended to clean dust off the boy.
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