Public Outcry on Social Media After Murder of Young Woman in Bursa
Following a murder in Bursa, public outrage erupted as the suspect gained thousands of followers on social media and comments emerged blaming the victim.
Following the murder of 18-year-old Gökçe Alkan by her boyfriend in a forest in Bursa, the killer suspect being followed by thousands of people on social media and receiving accusatory comments drew severe backlash.
Development and Details of the Incident
In the incident that occurred on October 3 in the forest located in Güngörmez Neighborhood in Bursa, 18-year-old Gökçe Alkan was stabbed to death by her boyfriend Mustafa B. It was stated that the suspect asked citizens for help after the incident.
Breakup Decision and Funeral
It was revealed that Gökçe Alkan, who graduated from high school this year, wanted to break up with Mustafa B. because he constantly lied. Alkan, the youngest child of the family, was laid to rest after the funeral prayer held at Uluabatlı Hasan Mosque.
The Situation on Social Media
Following the murder, suspect Mustafa B.'s social media account began to be followed by thousands of people in a short time. While it drew attention that young girls in particular visited the account, some comments justifying the suspect and blaming the victim caused reactions.
Expert Opinions and Assessments
Expert Clinical Psychologist Berkay Ateş stated that the excessive interaction on social media trivializes the gravity of the events, and pointed out that murder suspects are turned into content figures on these platforms, resulting in a mass desensitization.