Sulev Luik

Sulev Luik April 16 1954 in KilingiNõmme June 29 1997 in Tallinn was an Estonian actor In 1976 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory 19761988 he worked at Noorsooteater and since 1988 at Estonian Drama Theatre Besides theatrical roles he played also in over 30 films Luik was murdered in Kadriorg Park near his home on 29 June 1997 aged 43 Police arrested three homeless individuals two men and a woman in connection with the murder between 17 and 18 August of that year According to the criminal investigators the motive for the murder was a quarrel while all four individuals including Luik were drinking alcohol in the park The three individuals charged with Luiks murder were later sentenced to between eight and twelve years in prison Luik was buried at Tallinns Forest Cemetery