Murder

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced three family members to heavy prison terms for the 2023 murder of pregnant 26-year-old Aya Abu Hajjaj.

Tel Aviv police solved a late August murder in Jaffa after arresting a 22-year-old local resident following an extensive investigation.

Turkish prosecutors in Kocaeli are seeking a life sentence for a laundry worker accused of fatally stabbing a colleague during a violent workplace brawl.

The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously rejected Daniel Kedar's appeal, upholding his life sentence for the murder of real estate entrepreneur Eldad Peri in 2021.

Dr. Hannah Kane, a 45-year-old British family doctor who treated members of the royal family including Queen Camilla, was found murdered at her Norfolk home. Her husband has been charged with her murder.

A tense confrontation occurred at the Rishon LeZion Magistrates' Court between the mother of Lia Cohen Malka, killed in a car bombing, and her estranged husband Chen Cohen, who faces charges for severe threats.

A fundraising campaign has been launched for the two-month-old infant of Yanina Rosinova, a woman murdered in Haifa, as the baby remains in temporary foster care.

Friends of Yanina Masuada, murdered in Haifa, reveal she suffered severe domestic violence, feared for her life, and planned to flee to Belarus before her tragic death.

The 2007 murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker in Japan by Tatsuya Ichihashi sparked a massive manhunt before his capture and life sentence in 2011.

A Massachusetts judge denied a defense motion to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murdering her three children, ruling that sufficient evidence exists for a potential conviction despite her insanity plea.

Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flinn was convicted of murdering his wife Ashley in Ohio to be with his mistress, facing life in prison without parole.

Israeli police solved the murder of 61-year-old Fatima Rajabi from East Jerusalem, whose body was found sealed in a barrel. A financial dispute over tens of thousands of shekels is suspected as the motive.

Eilat police completed an investigation into an attempted murder where a 69-year-old man allegedly attacked his sleeping wife with a hammer and knife. The couple's daughter stated the suspect suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

Nearly forty years after the murder of college student Claire Gravel in Massachusetts, her family found closure as her killer was convicted following a DNA breakthrough.

The Nof HaGalil District Court sentenced a man to life in prison for the aggravated murder and robbery of a 76-year-old resident nearly three years ago.

New details reveal the murder of 61-year-old Fatma Rajabi from East Jerusalem, whose body was hidden in a barrel by a suspect over a financial debt. The suspect confessed after a five-day search, while family and police clash over the investigation's pace.

Israeli police solved the murder of Janis Yushbayev in Caesarea, filing a prosecutor's statement against 54-year-old suspect Doron Weizmann.

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A Jerusalem court extended the detention of a murder suspect linked to the death of 61-year-old Fatma Rajabi, whose body was recently found following a week-long disappearance.

A 77-year-old man died from head injuries following a violent attack inside a Walmart store in Norfolk, Virginia, after an argument with a teenage employee.

Philadelphia police linked five missing women to a "house of horrors" belonging to the late porn producer Raymond "RC" Horst. Investigators recovered over a million digital files containing evidence of murders, uncovering a grim serial killing investigation.

Israeli police arrested a new suspect in the Caesarea murder of Caucasus mafia boss Janis Yushbayev, who was shot dead at a gas station last month.

The Jerusalem District Court ruled that Linor Sasson, mother of a murder defendant, will remain in detention. Sasson faces charges of accessory after the fact and obstruction of justice in the Binyahu Razi case.

The Jerusalem District Court weighs house arrest for Linor Sasson, a suspect in Beniahu Razi's murder. The victim's mother and legal representatives strongly oppose the release, citing her criminal history and alleged role in orchestrating the violent attack.

The vacation of 28-year-old Ukrainian tourist Dmytro Komarov in Bali turned into a murder case after his abduction, ransom demands, and the discovery of his remains.

The death of a man shot in Nazareth has been confirmed, marking the fourth murder in the city within 24 hours. Previous victims include Nour Nafaa, Nour Khalu, and Mustafa Badra.

The arrest of Liel Ifargan, suspected of stabbing 7-year-old Hillel Dadon to death and seriously wounding his cousin, has been extended by agreement until mid-September. Investigators continue to try and decipher the motive that led the young man to harm the children while they were playing in a pool in the house's yard.

Police detectives arrested a Jaffa resident suspected of involvement in a deadly shooting on Leib ben Sara Street. A Sig Sauer pistol was seized during a search of his residence. The incident occurred Sunday when a motorcyclist opened fire on a parked car, killing one man and seriously wounding another.

The investigation into the explosion that killed 25-year-old Mustafa Abu Lasan has seen a breakthrough: Tel Aviv Central Unit detectives have arrested a 34-year-old Jaffa resident. Searches also uncovered weapons and drugs, leading to the arrest of a second suspect.

Two men in their 30s were shot to death inside a vehicle in Nazareth, and MADA teams were forced to pronounce them dead at the scene. The police have launched a search for suspects in the shooting and stated that the background to the incident is criminal and the circumstances are under investigation.

After about a month of investigation, the police announced that an evidentiary basis has been established against Ohad Arad, suspected of murdering his brother. In the coming days, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings are expected.

First publication: To assist in solving the case, an additional police investigation team will examine the murder case of Anastasia Orlov. In January 2025, she was found in her apartment without signs of life. Since then, 16 gag orders have been issued in the case, and attempts have been made to trace every lead. Police: The scene was very complex, partly due to findings that cannot be detailed.

Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of shooting and killing the conservative activist at an event at Utah Valley University last year. The judge rejected the defense's request to dismiss the case or remove the death penalty from the table. The prosecution argues that firing into a crowd of more than 3,000 people created a real risk of death for others.

Police will request a second extension of the detention of a 54-year-old northern resident suspected of murdering Caucasian mafia boss Yanis Yushaev in the Or Akiva and Sharon region. The suspect denies involvement and remains silent, while investigators have yet to determine who ordered the hit.

The school year at the "Ahavat Yisrael" school began with a ceremony dedicating a soccer field to the 7-year-old boy who was murdered in his home's yard. His brother Yosef kicked the first ball into the goal. His father Amos thanked the city management and noted that the place will express his son's joy of life.

A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis of planning the 1996 assassination of the hip-hop icon, the first-ever conviction in the historic case. The prosecution argued that Davis provided the weapon and went on a "hunting trip" as revenge, using his own boasting in a book he published against him. He now faces a potential life sentence.

The family rejects the claims that Yushaev headed a criminal organization and argues that the nickname was attached to him due to his origin. According to them, he was a legitimate businessman and may have been murdered due to a case of mistaken identity. The suspect in the assassination denies the allegations against him and his arrest was extended until Wednesday.

Jaffa ends a bloody weekend with two murders in less than two days. Muhammad Rafat Ahmad Katuan from Jaljulia was shot to death tonight and another young man was seriously wounded. At the same time, the three suspects in the murder of Ahmad Abd Shukra from Friday remain in custody. According to the data, 156 people have been murdered in the Arab sector since the beginning of the year.

About 23 years ago, Mundar Issa murdered his teenage cousin Ruaa in Kafr Qasim in what was determined to be an 'honor killing'. After 22 years in prison, the parole board granted his request for early release under restrictive conditions, despite the opposition of the victim's family.

Ahmad Shakara was shot to death while riding an electric bicycle on Jerusalem Boulevard. Two suspects were arrested in a Holon apartment after attempting to dispose of a weapon. Police also seized the vehicle allegedly used in the crime.

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The man was found unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing, with severe penetrating wounds to his body. MADA teams performed prolonged resuscitation efforts and evacuated him to Wolfson Hospital. The background to the incident is criminal.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked a storm after posting a message of sorrow following the death of Clarence Woodward, a detainee held at Rikers Island awaiting trial for murder. Mamdani sent condolences to his family and promised to investigate the circumstances of the incident, but his words drew sharp criticism from conservatives and the victim's family, who noted that Woodward was...

The 54-year-old suspect, originally from Beit She'an, previously served several prison terms for property crimes, drugs, and weapons offenses. The court extended his remand until September 3.

Two months after the murder of 18-year-old Asma Abu Ghanem in Ramle, police have arrested four suspects, including a relative. Authorities believe the incident was rooted in a family dispute.

Eight family members were murdered during a family gathering by a relative who had been asked to move out. The perpetrator set the house on fire and took his own life.

First publication: After 20 days in custody, the main suspect was released. The police investigation revealed that he was at the scene near the victim - but did not shoot at him. A 29-year-old man who was passing by and was not involved in the incident was also lightly wounded.

The arrest of Liel Ifargan, suspected of murdering 7-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon in Beit Shemesh, has been extended by 10 days. Ifargan's family claimed that days before the violent outburst, they asked the HMO to have him examined by a psychiatrist, but were told he posed no danger.

The friend of the late Binyahu Razi reveals that Agam Tsarfi continues to harass him with calls from prison. Matanya revealed that Agam Tsarfi is also threatening him from detention.

Just two hours after the deadly shooting at a law firm in Rishon LeZion, murder suspect Ahmad al-Rajoub was recorded asking calmly: "Is he dead?". Police have filed a prosecutor's statement ahead of an indictment, revealing the emergency call transcript and the suspect's motive.