Two boys who met for a friendly bout of Counter-Strike met up at a local cyber cafe in Novosibirsk, Russia. What resulted was the murder of 17-year old Alexi by his 14-year old opponent, Alexander. Planet Half-Life brings us the full story as translated from the investigative report on the Novosibirsk Prosecutor's website.
The death was ruled "accidental" despite brutal nature of the attack. As noted in the PHL article the prosecution attempted to appeal this verdict but was unsuccessful.
Alexei, the older of the two boys, had continuously defeated his younger rival which led to several fights breaking out, only to be broken up by the café's administrator. During the night, both boys were drinking alcohol and continued to play the game, despite their rapidly degrading relationship.
Alexander had left the café first and, with another, older friend, waiting outside until Alexei finished playing at 3:00am. Upon leaving, Alexander proceeded to hit Alexei over the head with a brick until he succumbed to his injuries. The half-buried body was discovered the following morning by residents.
Alexander admitted that his friend had nothing to do with the murder and disposal of the body and that he was solely to blame. He was sentenced to just four years in a lockup for minors.Alexander had left the café first and, with another, older friend, waiting outside until Alexei finished playing at 3:00am. Upon leaving, Alexander proceeded to hit Alexei over the head with a brick until he succumbed to his injuries. The half-buried body was discovered the following morning by residents.
The death was ruled "accidental" despite brutal nature of the attack. As noted in the PHL article the prosecution attempted to appeal this verdict but was unsuccessful.
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