The Ninth Circuit of the Alexandria Criminal Court on Sunday postponed the trial of a man accused of killing his ex-wife inside her family home in the Al-Zahriya area.
The court scheduled the next hearing for October 26 to complete procedures for adding the seized evidence to the case file ahead of further proceedings and the prosecution’s closing arguments.
Alexandria Court Decision
The decision was issued under the presidency of Judge Ahmed Fahmy Mohamed Younes, with Judges Youssef Saad Ahmed Hussein Abu Zeid, Ahmed Hassan Hassan Hamouda, and Ahmed Abdel Warith Fares, Vice President of the Court.
The case concerns allegations that a man killed his ex-wife inside her family home in Al-Zahriya, while her parents were also injured during the incident.
Evidence Seized in the Case
During Sunday’s hearing, a request was made to add the case-related evidence to the official file.
The seized items reportedly include a knife and a hammer, in addition to three whips that were found inside the defendant’s bag.
Why the Evidence Was Added to the Case File
According to lawyer Magdy Saeed, who represents the victim’s side, adding the seized items to the case file will allow the defendant’s defense team and the civil claimants to examine the evidence.
The procedure is taking place before the court proceeds with the arguments and completes the remaining legal steps in the trial.
How the Incident Began
The case dates back to June, when an assault took place inside the victim’s family home in the Al-Zahriya area.
The incident resulted in the victim’s death after she sustained several stab wounds. Her parents also suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Following the initial report, police forces from the Second Al-Raml Police Department went to the scene, secured the area, examined the location, collected evidence, and heard statements from witnesses.
Previous Disputes Between the Victim and Defendant
According to preliminary information and accounts from the victim’s family, she had left the marital home several days before the incident and returned to live with her parents.
The accounts indicated that she had allegedly received threats from her ex-husband, with a police report reportedly filed regarding those threats.
Details of the Attack
According to witness accounts, the incident occurred before Friday prayers after the victim’s father reportedly saw the defendant outside the building.
Her father was allegedly attacked with a sharp object and a hard tool before the defendant entered the home and attacked his ex-wife with several stab wounds that caused her death.
The victim’s mother was also attacked and suffered serious injuries. She was taken to hospital alongside her husband for medical treatment.
The victim’s body was subsequently transferred to the morgue under the supervision of the investigating authorities.
Defendant Arrested After the Incident
Following the attack, several local residents reportedly managed to restrain the defendant while he was attempting to flee.
Police officers arrived at the scene, arrested him, and took him to the police station. The competent investigative authorities then began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation included reviewing evidence and seized items, hearing witness statements, and completing the legal procedures related to the case.
Date of the Next Hearing
The Alexandria Criminal Court scheduled October 26 for the next hearing to complete procedures for adding the seized evidence to the case file before the trial continues.
When is the next hearing in the case?
The next hearing is scheduled for October 26.
Why was the trial postponed?
The court postponed the case to complete procedures for adding the seized evidence to the case file.
What evidence was seized?
The reported evidence includes a knife, a hammer, and three whips found inside the defendant’s bag.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place inside the victim’s family home in Al-Zahriya, Alexandria.
What happened to the victim’s parents?
They were reportedly assaulted and suffered serious injuries before being transferred to hospital for treatment.
