The suspect, who had remained silent for two weeks, began speaking when offered food and drink while unaware he was being recorded, according to police sources. The recording was then used to pressure him into cooperating with interrogators, though he has not yet provided a version of the murder.
The investigation into the murder of Rabbi Amos Guetta, a prominent Netanya kabbalist, has seen a breakthrough after police employed an unconventional investigative tactic. According to police sources, the suspect — a yeshiva student in his 20s — had maintained complete silence for roughly two weeks since his arrest, refusing to speak during interrogations and communicating only by pointing to the sky.
Investigators then set up a sting: while the suspect was waiting outside the interrogation room, officers offered him food and drink. Unbeknownst to him, the conversation was recorded. The suspect began speaking freely, answering questions and even requesting cola instead of water. After being confronted with the recording, he began to speak inside the interrogation room as well. He has not yet given an account of the murder itself but has discussed religious matters with investigators.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the initial murder, the suspect's arrest and psychiatric evaluation, and the subsequent clashes over the autopsy. Police also recovered the murder weapon, as previously reported.
The suspect remains in custody. The investigation continues.
- DevelopingViolent clashes as police attempt to conduct autopsy on slain Rabbi Guetta's body
- StrongCourt Allows Publication of Additional Suspects' Names in Beniahu Razi Murder
- StrongStudents mourn slain Netanya kabbalist Rabbi Amos Guetta at his hospital bedside
- DevelopingRabbi Amos Guetta stabbed to death at Netanya yeshiva; suspect arrested, sent for psychiatric evaluation
Source and signal
A single-sourced dispatch is never rated Confirmed or Strong. Its Signal strengthens only when a second, independent source corroborates it.
- Internal intake