A Belgrade High Court judge has ordered the reinstatement of detention for Vuk Š., a waiter at the “27” restaurant, and issued a warrant for his arrest. The move follows the discovery of new evidence in the investigation into the May 12, 2026, murder of Aleksandar Nešović in the Senjak neighborhood.
Legal Escalation: New Evidence and the Reinstated Detention of Vuk Š.
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The legal proceedings surrounding the death of Aleksandar Nešović have taken a sharp turn. While the previous detention of Vuk Š., a waiter at the “27” restaurant, had been lifted following the interrogation of all proposed witnesses, the prosecution has successfully argued for his immediate return to custody. According to Blic, a judge at the Belgrade High Court has ordered a new 30-day detention period for the waiter based on new facts and evidence uncovered during the ongoing investigation.
The judicial order also includes a warrant for his arrest, signaling that the authorities are aggressively pursuing all leads. Vuk Š. is not being investigated for the killing itself, but rather for his alleged role in the aftermath. He faces charges of failing to report a criminal offense and aiding after the commission of a crime.
This development is part of a massive legal undertaking. The High Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade is currently conducting an expansive investigation that involves a total of 11 individuals. All are being scrutinized in connection with the charge of serious murder committed against Nešović on May 12, 2026.
The Gruesome Reality of the Senjak Crime Scene
The nature of the crime has shocked the public, with details emerging that suggest a calculated attempt to destroy evidence. President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the gravity of the situation, describing a scene that went far beyond a standard homicide.
“The body was bundled and previously burned, according to what police said—I am not an expert—to minimize the blood, and blood remained… DNA is being determined, but with almost certainty from other details, we can confirm it is 99.9 percent Mr. Nešović.” Aleksandar Vučić, via N1
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The attempt to burn the victim appears to have been a tactical move to reduce the amount of blood left at the scene, though investigators noted that significant biological evidence remained. While DNA testing is still being finalized, officials have expressed high confidence in the identity of the deceased.
Testimonies and the Timeline of the Night
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As the investigation deepens, the conflicting accounts of those present at the “27” restaurant on the night of the murder have become central to the case. Detailed testimonies from security personnel and the restaurant owner provide a complex timeline of the hours leading up to the violence.
According to reports from Nova.rs, the following sequence of events was described by members of the security and transport teams:
16:00: Petko P., a driver, reported dropping off Milić and Savo S. at the restaurant.
Late Evening: Security members Boban M. and Savo S. testified that they sat at a separate table for approximately 15 minutes to drink coffee before returning to their posts outside.
22:45 – 22:50: The group, including Milić, prepared to leave the establishment.
May 14: The security team was arrested.
May 15: Milić was taken into custody.
The defense presented by the restaurant owner, Milić, offers a different perspective on the social dynamics at the table. Milić claimed he had arranged to meet friends A. O. and B. S. at the restaurant, but due to the crowd, they did not arrive until 16:00. He further testified that Saša Vuković, whom he knew from police training in Kamenica, and Mario S. were also present at the table. Milić described Vuković as being loud and intoxicated during their interaction.
The security detail provided a consistent narrative regarding the movements of the group. Boban M. and Savo S. both noted that Milić was seated with two older individuals and that a man approached the table for a few minutes before leaving. The window between 22:45 and 22:50 remains the critical period when the group exited the restaurant, just before the fatal incident occurred.
An Expanding Investigation into the Death of Aleksandar Nešović
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What began as a localized crime in the Senjak district has evolved into a high-stakes investigation that many are comparing to a complex criminal dossier. The sheer number of suspects—11 in total—suggests that the murder of Nešović was not an isolated act but potentially part of a larger, coordinated event.
The focus on the restaurant staff, specifically the waiter Vuk Š., highlights the prosecution’s intent to map out every possible connection between the crime and those who facilitated or witnessed it. By targeting those suspected of aiding the perpetrators or failing to report the crime, authorities are attempting to break the wall of silence that often surrounds such high-profile incidents.
As the 30-day detention period for the restaurant staff begins, the Belgrade High Court will be tasked with weighing the new forensic and testimonial evidence against the defense’s claims. The coming weeks will be decisive in determining whether the investigation can move from the periphery of the crime—the staff and bystanders—to the core of those responsible for the murder of Aleksandar Nešović.
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