Fiancé’s Mother Gives Testimony Before Port Said Criminal Court

A new development emerged during the trial of Doaa Nasser Mahmoud Mehran, who is accused of killing Fatma Khalil, widely known in the media as the "Port Said Bride."

The Port Said Criminal Court heard the testimony of Aida Mohamed Ismail, the mother of Mahmoud, the victim’s fiancé, who revealed new details about the discovery of Fatma’s body and the location where the incident took place.

Details About Finding the Body of the Port Said Bride

During her testimony before the court, Aida Mohamed Ismail stated that when she saw the victim’s body, there was no scarf wrapped around her neck.

She explained that Fatma Khalil was lying on her back, with part of her body on the floor and the other part on the pillow. She added that the victim’s hair was disheveled and that she was holding a mirror and a mobile phone in her left hand.

Testimony Regarding the Crime Scene Location

The mother of the victim’s fiancé stated that reaching the floor where the crime occurred required leaving the house and using another entrance rather than the main entrance.

She added that the internal door inside the house, which leads to the floor where the incident happened, had been closed for approximately three and a half years.

Port Said Criminal Court Hears Witness Testimonies

The Port Said Criminal Court, headed by Judge Barakat Abdel Halim El-Fakhrany, with the membership of Judges Mohamed Abdel Samie El-Ashmawy, Mohamed Mortada Maram, and Ahmed Amin Abdel Hamid, and court secretaries Tarek Okasha and Ismail Oukel, had previously decided to summon several prosecution witnesses.

The witnesses included the victim’s mother, father, fiancé, witness "Shahd," and others mentioned in the case documents.

Details of the Port Said Bride Murder Case

The case dates back to February 2026, when Fatma Yasser Khalil, known as the "Port Said Bride," was found dead inside her fiancé’s family home while she was there with her family for breakfast.

The incident caused widespread sadness and controversy across Port Said, as investigations and court proceedings continued to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the case.

Defendant’s Confessions During Investigations

According to case documents, the defendant admitted during investigations to committing the incident, stating that a dispute over an apartment developed into an argument that ended with the victim’s death.

The Port Said Criminal Court continues hearing the case, with further testimony from prosecution witnesses and examination of the evidence presented before the court.

Who is the Port Said Bride?

She is Fatma Yasser Khalil, who became known in the media as the "Port Said Bride" after her death inside her fiancé’s family home.

What did the fiancé’s mother say in court?

She stated that she did not see a scarf wrapped around the victim’s neck and provided details about the position of the body and the crime scene.

When did the incident happen?

The incident occurred in February 2026 inside the victim’s fiancé’s family home in Port Said.

Who is the defendant in the case?

The defendant is Doaa Nasser Mahmoud Mehran, who is facing trial before the Port Said Criminal Court.

What happened during the latest court sessions?

The court decided to hear testimony from several prosecution witnesses and continue reviewing the case.