On December 25, 2023, 16‑year‑old Bartosz G. was arraigned in Płock prosecutor’s office for the brutal murder of 16‑year‑old Mai from Mława, facing 15‑30 years in prison.
Arraignment of Bartosz G.
On Thursday, December 25, 2023, Bartosz G. was heard in the Płock District Prosecutor’s Office, where he faced a murder charge with special cruelty. He denied guilt and refused to provide explanations. The suspect faces 15 to 30 years of imprisonment, as a life sentence is not permitted for a minor. The court has requested that he remain in custody, while detectives consider the possibility of psychiatric observation.
International “Odyssey” Ends
Until his extradition, the teen had spent over 200 days in Greece. Police said the “Odyssey” ended when he returned to Poland on the night of December 23, landing at Kraków‑Balice airport and being transferred to two penitentiary units. The prosecutor’s Office in Płock confirmed the movement.
Background of Mai Z. Murder
Maja disappeared on April 23 of this year after agreeing to meet a neighbor at night. Police opened a search after her mother reported her missing. Her body was found on May 1 in brush near railway tracks, with blunt force head injuries. Investigators identified a 17‑year‑old school‑trip companion in Greece as the suspect.
Legal Measures and Extradition
An arrest warrant and a European Arrest Warrant were issued, leading to the suspect’s detention in Greece. He was then extradited to Poland as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Mai Z.