The Daily Day X, Part 3: Blind Spot 2.0
Jun 11, 2021
Seda Bajayildis, a criminal lawyer who represented families of victims in the NSU case, sheds light on the dark underbelly of far-right extremism in Germany. She discusses the shocking history of the kebab murders and the negligence of authorities in recognizing hate crimes. The podcast delves into the disturbing connections between neo-Nazi groups and systemic racism in law enforcement. Bajayildis emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and the personal toll of these unresolved tragedies, urging a confrontation with the past.
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Denied Insurance
- Seda Bajayildis' parents, Turkish immigrants, were denied car insurance due to their ethnicity.
- Young Seda filed a complaint with a federal agency, successfully securing the insurance.
The First Victim
- Enver Şimşek, a Turkish flower seller, was murdered in 2000.
- Police wrongly attributed the crime to drug-related activity despite a lack of evidence.
Kebab Murders
- A series of murders of immigrants occurred, all using the same rare handgun.
- Despite witness reports of white men at the scenes, police clung to the "Turkish mafia" theory.