This one’s gonna make your blood boil. The high-profile case of 14-year-old Kasia’s brutal kidnapping and torture in Poznań just took a shocking, infuriating twist. The courts have shown more mercy to one of the people involved than Kasia ever got from her attackers. Where’s the justice in that?!

The Horror That Happened

Let’s not sugarcoat it—this wasn’t just a “bad decision” or “youthful mistake.” In July 2022, Kasia was snatched from the market, dragged to a secluded spot, and subjected to unspeakable torture, beatings, rape and execution. The 41-year-old ringleader, Paulina K., orchestrated the nightmare, aided by two teenagers, including 15-year-old Laura, whose trial has just taken a jaw-dropping turn.

Paulina K. got slapped with 10 years (and one measly extra month), while her partner-in-crime Alan O. was sentenced to just 7 years. The Court of Appeal upheld those decisions, and believe it or not, that was the final word on their cases. Ten years for ending a girl’s life? Are we serious?!

Laura Gets a Free Pass

Now, let’s talk about Laura, the 15-year-old involved in Kasia’s nightmare. Originally, she was supposed to go to a correctional institution for three years. But on Thursday, the district court basically said, “Nah, let’s go easier on her.” Her trial period was reduced to just one year—which has already passed. Meaning, Laura is now completely off the hook.

Her father’s been defending her from the start, claiming she didn’t directly hurt Kasia. Sorry, but being part of the group that kidnapped and delivered her to be tortured makes you just as guilty in my book—and it should in the eyes of the law too.

Guilty by Participation Needs to Be Law

This case is proof that Poland desperately needs a guilty by participation rule. If you’re part of the group, you’re just as guilty as the one holding the weapon. Laura might not have laid a hand on Kasia, but she didn’t stop it either. Her role made it possible for this horrific crime to happen.

The sentences for these animals are far too short. When will Poland get serious about punishing monsters like this?