Hamdi Kayapınar
Turkish man found guilty of committing eight murders (born 1979)
About Hamdi Kayapınar
Born 1979. Hamdi Kayapınar is a Turkish serial killer.
Hamdi Kayapınar (born 1979) is a Turkish serial killer who dubbed himself as "Avcı" ("The Hunter").
In his youth, he strangled his younger sibling to death. Later, he killed six other people, and was sentenced to life in prison. In 2017, after 16 years of imprisonment, he was released on probation. In 2018, he was arrested on charges of killing his eighth victim and pleaded guilty.
Early life
Hamdi Kayapınar was born in the Erenköy neighbourhood of the Melikgazi district in Kayseri Province, Turkey, in 1979.
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Who is Hamdi Kayapınar?
Turkish man found guilty of committing eight murders (born 1979)
When was Hamdi Kayapınar born?
Hamdi Kayapınar was born in 1979 in Kayseri Province, Melikgazi.
What is Hamdi Kayapınar's occupation?
Hamdi Kayapınar is a serial killer.
What nationality is Hamdi Kayapınar?
Hamdi Kayapınar is Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hamdi Kayapınar. https://biography.guide/hamdi-kayapinar/
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