The investigation into the murder of Mikhail Khachaturyan by his…
The investigation into the murder of Mikhail Khachaturyan by his daughters in 2018 has been extended to September 2026, following a Moscow court's posthumous conviction of the father for sexual abuse and other crimes. The defense argues this supports their claim that the sisters acted in self-defense.
Consensus
- The investigation into the murder of Mikhail Khachатурян by his daughters has been extended to September 2026.
- Mikhail Khachaturyan was posthumously convicted by the Butyrsky District Court in Moscow for sexual abuse, causing serious bodily harm, and distributing pornography.
- The defense believes the posthumous conviction supports their claim that the sisters acted in necessary self-defense.
- The case involves three daughters—Anzhelina, Krestina, and Maria Khachaturyan—who were previously convicted of murder in 2018.
- The investigation was resumed after the court's decision on the father’s guilt.
Points of divergence
- The defense plans to file a motion for termination of proceedings, arguing that the sisters acted in self-defense due to the posthumous conviction of their father. — m24
- The defendants were re-questioned and formally charged again with murder under an aggravated provision—murder by a group of persons. — m24
- The investigation was concluded, and the materials were sent to prosecutors for approval of the indictment. — vm
- Neither defense nor investigators have yet seen the final version of the court's ruling. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Investigation into the Hachaturyan sisters' case extended until September — РИАМО
- Hachaturyan sisters' lawyers plan to file a motion to terminate the criminal case — Москва 24
- Hachaturyan Sisters Case: Progress in the Investigation — Вечерняя Москва
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