40 Years for Brutal Montenegro Murder: Accomplice Gets 5.5 Years

Montenegro Court Sentences Man to 40 Years for Brutal Murder A Podgorica court handed down a 40-year prison sentence to Dražen Vojvodic for the premeditated murder of Vidak Vujovic in Steke, Montenegro. The judge described the killing as "brutal" and highlighted the callous act of burning Vujovic's body. Novica Djikanovic, an accomplice who helped dispose of the body, received a 5.5-year sentence. "It's unbelievable that someone can do such a thing," said Vujadin Vujovic, Vidak's father, expressing his outrage at the relatively lenient sentence given to Djikanovic. He added that the 40-year sentence for Vojvodic was not enough to ease his pain. The video evidence presented during the trial showed Vojvodic smiling while committing the crime, further shocking the court and the public. The case highlights the ongoing challenges Montenegro faces in tackling organized crime and violence. The sentences handed down serve as a reminder of the severe consequences of such acts, while also raising questions about the adequacy of the justice system's response.