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Tehran family homicide investigations

Overview

Police in Tehran have investigated a series of family homicides involving attempts to stage crimes as robberies.

In one investigation, authorities examined the death of a 51-year-old woman found in her home. While the husband claimed a robbery had occurred, investigators noted inconsistencies in family statements and discovered stolen jewelry and a fake anklet. Scrutiny was placed on the victim’s son after a piece of fabric found at the scene was linked to him.

In a separate incident in the Chitgar area, a 47-year-old retired man confessed to the murders of his wife and 12-year-old daughter. The suspect had initially attempted to frame the killings as a robbery by leaving a safe empty. However, forensic evidence, including gunpowder residue, and the suspect’s severe financial debts led to his confession. He stated that an argument with his wife escalated into a fatal shooting.

Entities

Chitgar · Tehran Police · Tehran · Supreme Court of Iran

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Tehran man confesses to killing wife and daughter

    A retired man in Tehran confessed to shooting and killing his wife and 12-year-old daughter following a dispute and severe financial distress.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Tehran police investigate family woman's death

    Tehran police are investigating the suffocation death of a 51-year-old woman. Evidence found at the scene, including stolen jewelry and a piece of fabric, has led investigators to focus on the victim's son.

Sources

aftabnews.ir · hra-news.org · melliun.org · negarmag.com · news.gooya.com