A suspect has been arrested in Georgia over the brutal and high-profile murder of transgender woman Kesarija Abramidze.
The 37-year-old model, one of the most prominent transgender women in the country, was found dead in her own apartment in Tbilisi on September 18.
Police detained a 26-year-old suspect “on the spot,” alleging that during an argument he stabbed Abramidze multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have identified him only by his initials, B.J., but Georgian and international outlets have already published his full name, reporting that he worked as a security guard at a Tbilisi bar.
Abramidze died at the scene from her injuries. The murder weapon — a knife — was seized as evidence, according to the Interior Ministry.
The case is being investigated under the article of “premeditated murder motivated by gender and committed with particular cruelty.” If convicted, the suspect faces 16 to 20 years or life imprisonment.
A shocking incident has shaken public opinion in Georgia after a young woman was brutally murdered in central Tbilisi. The victim, identified by the media as Abramidze, was stabbed to death, while people have arrested a man, who so far has only been officially identified by the initials B.J. However, local media and contacts have given his full name, reporting that he works as a security guard at a popular bar in the Georgian capital.
According to the Interior Ministry, it happened at night and the murder weapon — such a thing — was seized at the scene. The reporting forces have completed the report after the report, but, unfortunately, the victim has died from her injuries. Authorities have announced that an investigation has been opened under the article that provides for “premeditated murder, motivated by gender and committed with particular cruelty,” which is one of the most serious charges in the Criminal Code of Georgia.
The case has sparked a broad public debate on gender-based violence and women’s education in Georgian society. Women’s rights activists and civil society organizations have reacted strongly, demanding that stronger measures be taken to protect women and combat the culture of violence. They emphasize that their case is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern that often involves systematic, violent attacks, and socialization, yet responds with indifference or tolerance.
According to local media reports, the unknown assailant and the victim were known to each other, but their different natures have not yet been made public. Some sources have suggested that the murder may have been the result of a personal conflict, while others emphasize their strictly gender-based elements. The prosecution has stated that it is gathering additional evidence, has security camera footage and eyewitness testimonies.
If convicted, B.J.. against me a guilty ranging from 16 to 20 years in prison, or with affordable imprisonment, according to the law of power. In the meantime, civil society and the media can follow in me the process, demanding transparency and connection to care.
This tragic event has brought to the center of care the need for education, awareness and review of policies to prevent violence against the grave. For many, Abramidze has become a symbol of what many women see every day, and her case is for reflection of society and institutional.
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