The ex-girlfriend of Beniahu Razi, suspected of involvement in his murder, shouted at a police representative during a court hearing, according to Israeli media. Police believe the murder was planned as a 'red cap' scheme, where two women lured Razi to an Airbnb apartment and additional suspects arrived to stab him. The ex-girlfriend allegedly knew of the plan and helped the suspects escape.
The ex-girlfriend of Beniahu Razi, who was murdered in a Jerusalem Airbnb apartment, erupted in court on Sunday, shouting at a police representative: 'I would kill myself before murdering him.' According to reports, police suspect that the murder was carefully planned as a 'red cap' (kidon) scheme, in which two young women lured Razi and another man to the apartment, and additional suspects arrived with weapons and stabbed Razi to death. The two women allegedly watched the attack via live video and then helped the suspects flee. The ex-girlfriend is suspected of prior knowledge of the plan and assisting in the escape.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that the mother of one suspect was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of justice. The investigation continues, with several suspects still at large.
2 developments
- DevelopingJerusalem Court Extends Detention of Ex-Girlfriend in Beniahu Razi Murder Case
- StrongCourt Allows Publication of Additional Suspects' Names in Beniahu Razi Murder
- StrongSuspect in Jerusalem murder is IDF soldier with toxic history with victim
- StrongCourt lifts gag order, names Agam Tzrafi as suspect in ex-boyfriend's murder
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