The District Court in Płock has made a key decision in the case of the brutal murder of 16-year-old Maja from Mława. 18-year-old Bartosz G., suspected of committing this crime, will be referred for compulsory psychiatric observation lasting at least four weeks in a closed institution. Experts ruled that a one-time examination was insufficient for a definitive assessment of the teenager's sanity at the time of the act, which is necessary for the further course of the investigation conducted by the prosecutor's office.

Decision on Compulsory Observation

The court decided to place Bartosz G. in a closed institution for 4 weeks to examine his mental state.

No Admission of Guilt

The 18-year-old suspect consistently refuses to admit to the charge of murder with particular cruelty.

Crucial Expert Opinion

The results of the observation will determine the future course of the investigation and the potential sanity of the perpetrator at the time of the act.

The decision by the District Court in Płock to refer Bartosz G. for psychiatric observation marks a pivotal stage in the ongoing investigation into the tragic events in Mława. The District Prosecutor's Office in Płock requested this measure, arguing that previous outpatient examinations were insufficient to formulate a categorical opinion on the 18-year-old's mental health. Psychiatric observation aims to determine whether the perpetrator, at the moment of committing the crime, had the capacity to recognize the significance of their act and control their conduct. Specialists in psychiatry and psychology will subject the suspect to round-the-clock assessment, which will help rule out or confirm potential psychotic disorders or developmental deficits. Bartosz G. has been charged with murder with particular cruelty, for which Polish law provides a penalty of life imprisonment. Despite the gathered evidence, including autopsy results indicating numerous head injuries inflicted with a blunt instrument, the suspect does not admit guilt. His refusal to provide explanations and his young age mean the expert opinion will be the foundation for the final shape of the indictment. If experts determine insanity, the proceedings may be discontinued, and Bartosz G. will be sent for compulsory treatment in a closed institution instead of prison. The institution of court-ordered psychiatric observation in Poland has deep legal traditions, stemming from the need to protect mentally ill persons from criminal responsibility while ensuring public safety through medical isolation.The local community of Mława remains shaken by the death of the 16-year-old girl, and the media are closely following the progress of the case, which has become a symbol of escalating violence among youth. Prosecutors emphasize that although the evidence is almost complete, it is the medical expertise that will determine whether a trial will even take place. The start of the examinations is scheduled for March 2026, and their results are to be added to the case files in the second quarter of the year. Until then, Bartosz G. will remain in pre-trial detention, where his behavior is monitored by the prison service for potential self-destructive tendencies.

Mentioned People

  • Bartosz G. — 18-year-old suspect in the murder of 16-year-old Maja from Mława.
  • Maja G. — 16-year-old victim of a brutal murder in Mława.