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GYUMRI, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. The trial of Valery Permyakov continues at the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri. Permyakov is accused of murdering 7 members of the Avetisyan family in January of 2015. Valery Permyakov is a soldier of the Russian military base of Gyumri.
He has pleaded guilty during previous trial sessions.
During the May 6 session, results of expertise were presented. The actions of Permyakov during the night of the murders were presented in detail. Photos were also released.
Judge H. Movsisyan informed that witnesses Zhdanov, Kuznetsov, Volkov and Zhiltov refused to appear in Court, citing personal issues. The witnesses agreed their preliminary testimonies to be released. They are all the co-servicemen of Permyakov.
The murders of the 7 members of the Avetisyan family happened on January 12, at 06:00 in 2015.
The perpetrator Permyakov has been apprehended while trying to illegally cross the Turkish-Armenian border. The Russian side sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment for desertion and illegal possession of a firearm.
He has pleaded guilty to charges of murder and the trials are still continuing.