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LatviaPublished: 11 July 2026 at 05:37

Two Minors Sentenced to 12 Years for Double Murder

A court has sentenced two youths, who were minors at the time, to 12 years in prison for a double murder committed while under the influence of alcohol, using knives and other objects.

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A Latvian court has handed down a 12-year prison sentence to two young individuals who were underage when they committed a double murder. They were found guilty of killing two men.

The crime occurred during alcohol consumption, when the attackers used knives and other objects to inflict fatal injuries. The killing was classified as a double murder.

The prosecutor who maintained the charges emphasized that this case serves as a stark reminder for parents to pay attention to their teenagers' daily lives and the environment they are in. He stated that inaction, unfavorable company, and alcohol consumption can lead to tragic and irreversible consequences.

Further details are provided in a TV3 news report.

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