Parents of a 15‑year‑old girl killed in 1996 outside Wrocław seek over 200 k zł compensation, while former inmate Tomasz Komenda is awarded 13 million zł for wrongful imprisonment.
Family Demands Compensation
According to Radio Wrocław, the parents of the 15‑year‑old girl murdered in 1996 in Miłoszyce near Wrocław are requesting a settlement of more than 200 k zł. They allege that the initial investigation was flawed and that justice has not yet been served.
Case of the 1996 Miłoszyce Murder
The crime occurred on New Year’s Eve when the teenager attended a party in a local club. Prosecutors determined that she was given carbamazepine—a drug used for seizures and bipolar disorders—which, together with alcohol, acted as a “rape pill.” She was found dead the next day in a backyard, dying from exhaustion after exposed injuries.
Wrongful Prison Sentence of Tomasz Komenda
Tomasz Komenda was sentenced to 25 years for the murder but was released after serving 18 years. He secured a 13 million zł compensation from the state for wrongful imprisonment. In a separate trial, Norbert Basiura and Ireneusz M. received 15 and 25 years, respectively; their case is now before the European Court of Human Rights.
Legal Position on Compensation Claims
Renata Kopczyk, attorney for Basiura, stated that there are no legal grounds to impose compensation or damages on the convicted parties. She notes that the criminal case ended in Polish court but is continuing in Strasbourg, and that the main issue for now is the statute of limitations on any potential claim.
