Avior Sasson, the main suspect in the murder of Beniahu Razi, reportedly told investigators that he was en route to a police station to turn himself in when officers arrested him. The claim emerged during a court hearing to extend the detention of ex-girlfriend Agam Tzrafi, where additional messages from the case were revealed, according to i24NEWS.
During a court hearing earlier today to extend the detention of Agam Tzrafi, the ex-girlfriend of slain Beniahu Razi, new details emerged regarding the arrest of the main suspect, Avior Sasson. According to i24NEWS, Sasson told investigators that he was en route to a police station to turn himself in when officers arrested him. The claim was revealed as the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended Tzrafi's detention by another week, as The Zioneer reported at 12:18 Jerusalem. The exact circumstances of Sasson's arrest remain unclear.
At 12:18 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the court extended Tzrafi's detention and revealed threatening messages she allegedly sent on the night of the murder, including a message reading 'I will finish him today.' The case has developed over the past weeks: The Zioneer reported on Fri Jul 17 that the gag order was lifted, naming Tzrafi as a suspect. On Thu Jul 23, The Zioneer reported that police arrested Sasson's 15-year-old sister as a pressure tactic to compel him to surrender. On the same day, the court extended the detention of two additional suspects as the manhunt for Sasson continued.
Background reported by The Zioneer on Sun Jul 12 indicated that the murder was allegedly planned as a 'red cap' scheme: two women lured Razi to a Jerusalem Airbnb, where additional suspects arrived and stabbed him. Tzrafi is suspected of knowing the plan and helping the suspects escape. The Zioneer also reported on Wed Jul 15 that the court allowed publication of additional suspects' names.
It remains unclear whether Sasson's claim of attempting to surrender will be verified by evidence. The investigation continues, and all suspects remain in custody.
4 developments
- StrongReport: Beniahu Razi murder suspect Avior Sasson shaved head, beard to evade capture
- DevelopingPolice Arrest 15-Year-Old Sister of Fugitive Murder Suspect Avior Sasson in Pressure Tactic
- StrongMain Suspect Arrested in Beniahu Razi Murder; IPS Officer Suspected of Romance with Brother, Aiding Escape
- StrongTwo suspects in Beniahu Razi murder get extended detention as manhunt continues
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