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New details emerge in the case of Valentina, a young woman murdered and thrown into the Olt River. The main suspect, Vlad Bălțățeanu, reportedly admitted during a psychiatric evaluation that he struck her with a broom handle but claims he does not fully remember the events. According to the victim's family's lawyer, Adrian Cuculis, Bălțățeanu described a conflict with Valentina that escalated into violence. He stated his intention was to hit her, not to stab her, and attributed his violent reactions to past traumas and a deep fear of abandonment. Despite discussing the incident with the psychiatrist, he has not provided an official statement to the prosecutor. The psychiatric evaluation will be analyzed by investigators to clarify the circumstances of Valentina's murder and Bălțățeanu's role in it.