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Man Acquitted of Murder, Convicted of Negligent Homicide

9/28/2025

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A Haifa District Court ruling acquits Edward Kachura of murder in 2021 death of Lital Yael Melnik and convicts him of negligent homicide, sentencing him to three years.
The death occurred during a rebirth ceremony; Melnik was buried alive, a snorkel provided.
He was found guilty of unlawful intercourse and violating a restraining order from Melnik's grandmother; Ludmila expressed disappointment.

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Story summary

A Haifa District Court ruling acquits Edward Kachura of murder in 2021 death of Lital Yael Melnik and convicts him of negligent homicide, sentencing him to three years.
The death occurred during a rebirth ceremony; Melnik was buried alive, a snorkel provided.
He was found guilty of unlawful intercourse and violating a restraining order from Melnik's grandmother; Ludmila expressed disappointment.