(Updated) Denis Ten Murdered: was stabbed in the thigh

[danibellerika]

I presume there is no death penalty in Kazakstan?

Not currently I hear.

 

[Tinami Amori]

I presume there is no death penalty in Kazakstan?

There is, for certain level of crimes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan "Eliminated death penalty for ordinary crimes only", but terrorism, treason, vicious murder cases are still considered for capital punishment.

People don't realize but Kazakhstan is "more Soviet/USSR" than other former Soviet republics, even Russia. Noursultan Nazarbayev, the Ruler of Kazakhstan, for example has been in power since late 1980's, over 30 years.... In late 1980's he was the Chief of Communist Party of Kazhakstan (which is basically a president of State), and in 1990 he was elected President and never left.... . A lot of "laws and methods" are still from USSR.

 

[AxelAnnie]

If you haven't seen this feature; it may explain something of the contribution of Denis to his country, and the art of skating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFUnnXLCfyI

OMG! After watching that my eyes, soul, spirit will never be the same. What an extraordinary, articulate and inspirational young man.

 

[Frau Muller]

According to the latest Yahoo News article, Denis suffered “multiple” wounds, not just one. Source for this: Kazinform news agency.
Also, this article reveals that a movie of his life was already being planned - with Denis collaborating on the script - and, according to Kazak-Russian film director Timur Bekmambetov, will now proceed (carried out), with a different ending...

I tried copying link to the article itself but only get this, which is the overall Yahoo main page.


https://www.yahoo.com/

https://www.yahoo.com/

 

[Tinami Amori]

Pres. Nazarbayev guarantees Ten's family that the criminals (the guilty ones) will be given the harshest and most severe sentence.
Президент заверил, что виновные в свершении этого преступления будут привлечены к ответственности и понесут самое строгое и суровое наказание.
https://www.nur.kz/1743353-muhamediuly-roditeli-denisa-tena-razdavleny-gorem.html

The Minister Muhamedouly, who is also an old time friend and college-mate with Ten's mother, posted on Facebook this, and said: There is no excuse for your murderers. There is no forgiveness for them.
Нет оправдания твоим убийцам. Нет им прощения.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...894.1073741830.100014339801810&type=3&theater

 

[kittysk8ts]

I just "ugly" cried watching this video @AxelAnnie . Yes Denis, your Grandfather would indeed be proud of the young man you became. I am sure of it.

 

[taf2002]

I just "ugly" cried watching this video @AxelAnnie . Yes Denis, your Grandfather would indeed be proud of the young man you became. I am sure of it.

@skatesindreams posted the video, not AA.

If you haven't seen this feature; it may explain something of the contribution of Denis to his country, and the art of skating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFUnnXLCfyI

That was beautiful.

 

[Twilight1]

So sad.

 

[kittysk8ts]

@skatesindreams posted the video, not AA.



That was beautiful.

Oh my goodness, I am very sorry Thank you @skatesindreams

(I had meant to reply to @AxelAnnie's comment on the video and I messed up 'cause I'm a dumb dumb.)

Thanks to everyone for posting vids and sharing info

 

[millyskate]

Beautiful film. What an incredible young man. His skating was beautiful and so was his soul - I'm still feeling in shock at the news. I'm glad the Olympic Channel and taken the trouble to make this beautiful film, it documents his legacy in ways they could not have anticipated.

 

[seabm7]

I'm still in shock.
I thought I heard before that he was married? Has his wife made any statements yet?

I don't think he got married.

 

[Tinami Amori]

I don't think he got married.

Ten was bombarded with questions "when will you marry" right after the Olys, and replied "Kazakh women are the most beautiful in the whole world".
https://forbes.kz/leader/denis_ten_kazahstanskie_devushki_krasivee_vseh/

If he was to marry, he would not marry just "any girl". He comes from noble Korean roots. His grand-father was a famous General in Korea in early 20th century, and the family is said to be decendants of Princess Min. His grand-father had documents proving his aristocratic origins, and if political events did not split Korea, and the history would flow without revolutions, Ten would probably be a "prince" (as he himself explained).

Ten gave an interview about it on TV, explaining who his family is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HcmyyOO_cU

 

[rosewood]

http://tass.ru/proisshestviya/5389486
(google translation)

It is noted that the farewell to the figure skater will be organized on Saturday, July 21 in Alma-Ata.

According to the city administration, the civil funeral service will begin at 10:00 local time (07:00 Moscow time) at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace.

 

[Scrufflet]

Alexei Yagudin gave a speech in Denis honour and asked the audience for a moment of silence before today’s Romeo&Juliet show in Sochi
https://ig.me/1HEviOm90EWXNCC

Supremely classy man.

 

[Japanfan]

I'm posting because I watched the news tonight, both at 10pm and 11pm, first the Canadian channels and then the American channels. There was nothing. Which made me angry, he's a two-time World medallist and an Olympic medalist. This happened within the last 24 hours, right? Or am I not understanding correctly the time this happened and his story was reported last night?

I'm so gutted.

I too looked for this story on the news, and was disappointed that it wasn't covered.

 

[Cleo1782]

I am in the Western US and they did mention it on the local news. Just not a top story. It was also top of my msn and yahoo news feeds yesterday...

 

[PeterG]

I too looked for this story on the news, and was disappointed that it wasn't covered.

As others have said, it's been covered on the internet and in newspapers. But I'm still shocked that the major news networks didn't find time for this news anywhere in their hour-long broadcasts.

 

[skatingguy]

I've been trying not to think about this today, because every time I do I start crying. Now it's starting again...

I'm posting because I watched the news tonight, both at 10pm and 11pm, first the Canadian channels and then the American channels. There was nothing. Which made me angry, he's a two-time World medallist and an Olympic medalist. This happened within the last 24 hours, right? Or am I not understanding correctly the time this happened and his story was reported last night?

I'm so gutted.

I too looked for this story on the news, and was disappointed that it wasn't covered.

As others have said, it's been covered on the internet and in newspapers. But I'm still shocked that the major news networks didn't find time for this news anywhere in their hour-long broadcasts.

I think you have to keep in mind that this is Kazakhstan we're talking about. Media access is going to be highly restricted and additional attention on crime in Kazakhstan may bring unintended consequences. Plus the breaking news out of Washington as the day progressed probably pushed the story from most broadcasts.

 

[skateboy]

Denis Ten funeral live on YouTube right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfk-CTxYH8&feature=youtu.be

 

[maatTheViking]

Denis Ten funeral live on YouTube right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfk-CTxYH8&feature=youtu.be

That is quite public. I did not expect that.

I hope his family is having a private ceremony, this seems almost like a state funeral. My heart goes out to his parents.

 

[SamuraiK]

That is quite public. I did not expect that.

I hope his family is having a private ceremony, this seems almost like a state funeral. My heart goes out to his parents.

Denis was hugely popular in KAZ the country is also mourning one of his biggest sport stars.so it does not surprise me. It of course does not compare to the pain his parents must be going through but I hope they can take just a little bit of comfort seeing how beloved was his son.

 

[Ananas Astra]

That is quite public. I did not expect that.

I hope his family is having a private ceremony, this seems almost like a state funeral. My heart goes out to his parents.

The coffin was carried from their home. I guess they performed all the orthodox rituals in private before the official funeral.
https://www.nur.kz/1743389-sostoalsa-vynos-tela-denisa-tena-iz-doma-v-almaty-foto.html

 

[Japanfan]

This morning, I completely forget about all of this until I checked the board.

Still can't compute this senseless act of murder without rationale - this tragic loss of such a young, talented and warm-hearted man.

 

[Sally1214]

Although I didn't understand a word spoken, that was certainly a grand tribute to Denis. The flowers by the coffin were beautiful and there were so many flowers left from ordinary people attending. The raw grief on the faces of the people was a huge testament to how much he was loved. And, the Kazakhstan flag covering his coffin spoke to the hero status he was accorded in his beloved country. His parents and brother sitting in the front row. My heart just broke every time they showed them..especially when his father broke down completely when they closed the casket. His mother looked just totally broken and numb. My God, this is just so sad .... there are no words. May Denis rest in peace ... and, please God, give strength, courage & your endless love to his parents & loved ones to get through this and find a way to go on without their beloved Denis.

 

[Tinami Amori]

If anyone missed the funeral and wants to see it parts or in full, here it is (same link as above "recorded" not live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfk-CTxYH8&feature=youtu.be

 

[Ka3sha]

Misha Ge

Had contact few officials, and trying to do few things for D10 memory. Not sure for now which of them can get approved, but trying. If some of them will be approved, might needed everyones little help. #ThankYouD10

https://mobile.twitter.com/i/web/status/1020261180244455424

 

[seabm7]

All That Sports, his management agency in Korea, uploaded a short clip of the funeral,

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ble67JNFM9Z/

(ETD: corrected)
The red banner in front of the coffin is written in Korean, but the style is different from the modern Korean dialect. All That Sports says the banner means "Coffin of Youth Denis Ten".

 

[Ananas Astra]

They also had another memorial at the ice rink in Astana: https://www.nur.kz/1743411-bezzizne...is-s-denisom-tenom-na-ledovoj-arene-foto.html

 

[Ananas Astra]

Denis Ten buried in Almaty: https://www.nur.kz/1743417-denisa-tena-pohoronili-v-almaty.html

The article says his mother got mad at some reporters: "Put away the cameras! What is this for you? A show?! You have no shame."

 

[Japanfan]

I also have been trying to bring a tiny bit of comfort to myself by thinking that maybe he didn't suffer too much before losing consciousness.

I too would like to find that comfort.

Like you, I thought they probably stabbed him ONCE in the thigh (not meaning to kill him but just to take him down) so that they could run away. And, if that ONE stab hit the femoral artery in his thigh, the blood loss would be massive in a very short time & maybe he lost consciousness very quickly. But this .... no, this does not sound like it was quick.

I guess we'll need to wait for the official report or equivalent to be issued.

But I would think one would lose consciousness very quickly due to massive blood loss, sort of like a blinking out.