The Case of Huda Sha'arawi's Murder: Crime Scene Reenactment Video Reveals New Details
Syrian authorities released a reenactment video of the murder of artist Huda Sha'arawi, revealing new details and confirming the ongoing investigation.
The Syrian Ministry of Justice has published scenes from the crime scene reenactment of the artist Huda Sha'arawi's murder, which took place in her home in Damascus. The video shows the accused, a Ugandan housekeeper, who has confessed to the crime. The Ministry indicated that investigations are ongoing to uncover all the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure justice is served.
In the released footage, the accused is seen attacking Sha'arawi with a metal object while she lay in her bed. The video includes statements made by the suspect during the reenactment, where she claimed that she killed the artist due to a belief that Sha'arawi had poisoned her. The accused stated, "Because she poisoned me, I thought we should die together."
Following the murder, the suspect attempted suicide by taking large quantities of medication and pouring fuel on herself while trying to jump from the building's roof. However, she was unsuccessful in this attempt, which highlights the tragic turn of events surrounding this case and the psychological state of the accused. The ongoing investigation aims to bring clarity to this high-profile murder case.