Bhim Kohli Murder Accused Claimed Pensioner Pulled Knife on a Girl

A boy is accused of murdering Bhim Kohli. Police found messages where he said he hit him. The boy said he did not mean to hurt the old man badly. He said he regrets it, explaining it was only “one hit.” He also claimed his “anger turned in.” The attack happened in Franklin Park last September.

A 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl are on trial. The girl faces charges for Mr. Kohli’s manslaughter. The boy spoke to friends after the incident occurred. The friends then talked with the police. Police gained access to their messages.

The prosecutor said the boy gave false reasons. He needed an excuse for attacking Mr. Kohli. This happened during the first day of the trial. The prosecutor stated the kids knew what they did. They needed to justify the violence. Allegedly, the boy used violence. The girl encouraged it.

One story claimed Mr. Kohli pulled a knife on the girl. Another said Mr. Kohli hit the girl. A friend of the girl spoke to the police. She said the old man pulled a knife. She said he got in the girl’s face, so she slapped him.

A friend of the boy also gave a statement. He told police what the boy said. The boy said he saw Mr. Kohli hit a girl. This took place in Franklin Park. Then he ran over to Mr. Kohli. He started punching and kicking him. The boy said he could not stop kicking Mr. Kohli.

The 15-year-old talked to a friend’s mother. He told her he killed an 80-year-old man. He also suggested he put him in intensive care. Bhim Kohli died after being hurt. This happened in Franklin Park. Mr. Kohli died in the hospital.

He had neck injuries. The attack occurred one day before. The boy was arrested that evening. The police interviewed him. He did not answer questions. His lawyer gave a statement. The statement said he went to Franklin Park.

He wanted to relax on September 1. A girl said a man had a knife. She claimed he pulled it on her friend ten minutes earlier. He claimed the knife was a flick knife. He asked the man if he had a knife.

He said it was wrong to have one in a park, especially where children play. Mr. Kohli ignored him completely. He claimed Mr. Kohli clenched his fists. Then, he tried to attack him. He said, “He went to slap me.”

He ducked, and Mr. Kohli missed. Then, he hit Mr. Kohli’s upper arm. After that, he turned and walked away. He claimed Mr. Kohli attacked the girl defendant after. His statement mentioned the man walked fast toward her.

He raised his arm. It looked like he would punch her face. The boy worried for the girl. He said he ran and pushed Mr. Kohli down. He wanted to stop him from hitting the girl. As he ran, he fell. His head landed on Mr. Kohli’s rib cage.

The prosecutor said the boy’s story was false. It did not explain what the jury saw. The boy hit Kohli’s face with the shoe in the park. Mr. Kohli was on his knees. A knife wasn’t recovered either. The boy ended his account with regrets.

“I deeply regret the incident.” He was horrified that Mr. Kohli died. “I would like to express sadness.” He expressed this to his family and friends.

The boy and girl deny the charges. They cannot be named since they are young. The trial is still happening in court.