One day, Dr. Mohamed Bahaa Abu Shaqqa, Chief Prosecutor, received a report about a body suspected to be a suicide inside a building overlooking the Nile River. The initial health inspector’s report denied criminal suspicion, but Dr. Mohamed ordered a specialized forensic report that revealed the deceased’s left hand was severed.
The first public prosecutor had a strong presence in the case, actively participating in investigative discussions and expressing doubts about the initial narrative. Drawing on his expertise, he understood that such injuries cannot be self-inflicted, pushing for an autopsy.
Throughout the investigation, the lawyer played the role of mediator between the prosecution and the parties involved, striving to balance respect for the site’s sanctity with criminal evidence. He meticulously examined witness testimonies and re-evaluated evidence alongside the prosecution team.
One night, a colleague shared with the public prosecutor recurring dreams about a man with a severed hand demanding his rights, intensifying tension and deepening the team’s belief in a criminal conspiracy.
Thanks to the persistence of the public prosecutor and Dr. Mohamed, the case was referred to the Criminal Court where the deceased’s wife was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Three years later, deeper investigations uncovered a jewelry theft ring linked to the crime scene apartment, with a thief confessing that the wife had hired them to execute the crime—adding a new dimension to the justice story pursued by the lawyer with dedication and professionalism.
