Fifth Settlement Crime: Suspect Confesses to Killing Printing Press Owner and Family
Egypt's Interior Ministry revealed new details about the Fifth Settlement crime after police arrested the suspect accused of killing a printing press owner, his wife, and their two daughters.
Egypt's Ministry of Interior revealed new details surrounding the Fifth Settlement crime in Cairo after security authorities successfully identified and arrested the suspect accused of carrying out the incident, which resulted in the deaths of a printing press owner, his wife, and their two daughters.
During his arrest, authorities found a firearm, 30 rounds of ammunition, and two magazines in the suspect's possession. The seized items were secured for examination by the relevant authorities, while the necessary legal procedures were initiated.
Details of the Fifth Settlement Crime
According to the Interior Ministry's statement, investigations revealed that the suspect was a friend of the first victim and knew that the victim kept sums of money and gold bars inside his home.
The investigation indicated that the suspect was experiencing financial difficulties, which allegedly prompted him to devise a plan to seize the money and gold bars.
Suspect's Confession
According to the suspect's statements, he began carrying out his plan by luring his friend into his car before shooting him.
After making sure that his friend had died, the suspect allegedly took the keys to the property and disposed of the victim's body by throwing it behind a concrete barrier on the Ain Sokhna road.
The suspect then went to the victim's residence and contacted his wife, falsely telling her that her husband had been involved in a traffic accident and had been taken to a hospital.
Wife and Daughters Also Killed
The victim's wife then left in her car accompanied by her two daughters. As soon as they began moving, the suspect allegedly fired several shots at them, resulting in their deaths.
He then returned with the vehicle to the area surrounding the property, left the car with the victims' bodies inside, and covered them.
Attempt to Steal Money and Gold
After carrying out the killings, the suspect allegedly attempted to enter the victim's home to steal the money and gold bars he knew were inside.
However, he was surprised to find the property's security guard present and was unable to enter the residence.
The suspect reportedly planned to return at night to complete his plan and steal the contents of the home. Before he could do so, security authorities uncovered the circumstances of the crime, identified him, and arrested him.
Arrest of the Suspect
During the arrest, authorities found a firearm, 30 rounds of ammunition, and two magazines in the suspect's possession.
When confronted, the suspect admitted to committing the crime and directed authorities to the weapon allegedly used in the incident.
The necessary legal procedures were taken, and the Public Prosecution assumed responsibility for the investigation.
What happened in the Fifth Settlement crime?
A printing press owner, his wife, and their two daughters were killed. Security authorities subsequently identified and arrested the suspect.
What was the alleged motive behind the crime?
According to the investigation and the suspect's confession, he allegedly sought to steal money and gold bars that he knew were kept inside the victim's home.
What was found in the suspect's possession?
Authorities found a firearm, 30 rounds of ammunition, and two magazines.
Did the suspect confess to the crime?
Yes. According to the Interior Ministry, the suspect admitted to committing the crime and directed authorities to the weapon allegedly used.
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