23-Year-Old Detained for Killing Elderly Woman Over 50 Euros in Bulgaria

A 23-year-old man has been detained for 72 hours following his arrest for the robbery and murder of an elderly woman in the village of Mokresh, located in the Valchedrum municipality of the Montana region. According to the District Prosecutor's Office in Montana, the incident occurred on July 9, 2024. The accused, who attacked the woman in her home, struck her in the head with a metal object, leading to her death. Afterward, he stole 105 leva (50 euros) from the victim.