 Girgvliani’s friend claims that whilst he was able to escape, Girgvliani was murdered.His body was found close to a nearby cemetery the next morning.At a news conference on February 21, Sandro Girgvliani's mother said that officials from the Interior Ministry “masterminded my son's murder.” She demanded an immediate interrogation of those officials from the Interior Ministry who were present at the cafe with Girgvliani.