The trial of the Kecmanovic family continued on May 11, 2026, with the court set to review photographs from the May 3, 2023, massacre at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Belgrade, Serbia. The images, which depict the aftermath of the shooting that killed 10 people, are being presented as evidence in the case against the parents of the 13-year-old perpetrator.
The parents, Vladimir and Miljana Kecmanovic, are charged with criminal negligence for failing to secure the firearm used in the attack. The prosecution argues that the parents were aware of their son's violent tendencies and did not take adequate precautions to prevent the tragedy.
The defense has objected to the introduction of the photographs, arguing they are prejudicial and could inflame the jury. However, the judge ruled that the images are relevant to establish the severity of the crime and the extent of the harm caused.
The trial, which began in late 2025, has drawn significant public attention in Serbia, where the shooting sparked widespread debate about gun control and mental health support for minors. The court is expected to hear testimony from forensic experts and psychologists in the coming weeks.
