A Tel Aviv court extended the remand of Chen Cohen, 32, for the fourth time on Friday, as the investigation into the murder of his estranged wife Lia Malka on the Ayalon Highway continues. Cohen is suspected of planting an explosive device in her vehicle. He denies the allegations.
A Tel Aviv court extended the remand of Chen Cohen for the fourth time on Friday, according to Hebrew-language media reports. Cohen, 32, is the prime suspect in the murder of his estranged wife Lia Malka on the Ayalon Highway three weeks ago. Police suspect he planted an explosive device in her vehicle; he denies involvement and claims he was home at the time of the incident. As The Zioneer previously reported, his remand was initially ordered for nine days. Lia had previously filed complaints of threats against him. The investigation continues under suspicion of premeditated murder and conspiracy.
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- StrongMessages revealed: Lia Malka Cohen's husband threatened her father before murder
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