The family of Melbourne father Zivan Radmanovic, who was shot dead in a gangland-style attack at a luxury Bali villa last June, has been left devastated and furious after a last-minute delay in the trial of the three Australians accused of his murder. Widow Jazmyn Gourdeas traveled to Denpasar with relatives, including one of their six young children, expecting the long-awaited verdicts to be delivered on March 2, 2026—only to be told the judges were not ready and needed another week.

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The incident occurred on June 14, 2025, when gunmen stormed the villa where Radmanovic, 32, was holidaying with Gourdeas, her sister Daniela, and Daniela’s partner Sanar Ghanim—the apparent intended target. Ghanim was shot but survived, while Radmanovic was fatally wounded. Prosecutors allege the attack stemmed from a debt-related dispute, with Sydney plumber Darcy Jenson, 27, accused of planning the hit. The alleged shooters, Mevlut Coskun, 22, and Paea I Middlemore Tupou, 26, carried it out but claimed it was meant as a threat or “scare” that went tragically wrong, insisting no one was supposed to die and that Radmanovic was mistaken for Ghanim.

All three face charges of premeditated murder under Indonesian law, which carries a maximum penalty of death by firing squad. In recent proceedings, prosecutors recommended 18 years each for Coskun and Tupou, and 17 years for Jenson—far short of execution—prompting pleas for leniency from the accused and outrage from the victim’s family, who have demanded the harshest punishment possible.

The delay blindsided the family after months of emotional and financial strain. Gourdeas erupted in court upon hearing the news, reportedly saying, “Are you f—— joking?” She later described the situation as “ridiculous,” noting the significant costs of flying to Bali and the lack of prior notification. “We’ve spent so much money to fly here for today,” she said. Outside the courtroom, family members expressed shock, with one declaring, “What a joke,” and another calling it “shocking.” Gourdeas highlighted the toll on her child, consoling them amid the uncertainty, and lamented the absence of government support: “Your government hasn’t helped. Our government hasn’t helped. Nobody has helped us—we attend at our own cost.”

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The judges cited the need for more time to finalize decisions—particularly on Jenson’s case—and opted to deliver all three verdicts together to avoid inconsistencies. The postponement came after a three-hour wait in court, with the panel arriving late. Gourdeas’ lawyer, Sary Latief, condemned the lack of communication as a failure of the system, adding to the family’s distress.

The Radmanovic family now faces a dilemma: return to Australia (with flights booked for Tuesday) and risk missing the rescheduled hearing, or stay in Bali amid mounting expenses. “Now what? What do we do? Go home and not be able to afford to come back next week, or wait in Bali and spend more money,” Gourdeas said.

This case has drawn widespread attention in Australia due to its cross-border elements and the tragic mistaken identity aspect. Gourdeas has previously submitted emotional statements to the court, emphasizing the permanent harm to her children—who will grow up without their father—and calling for sentences that reflect the sanctity of life and deter such violence.

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The accused remain in custody, with the next court date set for the following Monday. Until then, the pursuit of justice for Zivan Radmanovic—a husband, father, and man described by his family as devoted and hardworking—remains agonizingly on hold, amplifying the grief of those left behind.