Father And Sons Face Up To 25 Years For Murdering Daughter Over ‘western’ Way of life

Dutch prosecutors have requested jail sentences of as much as 25 years for a father and his two sons accused of murdering 18-year-old Ryan Al Najjar, allegedly as a result of they believed her “too Western” way of life introduced disgrace to the household. 

The younger Syrian lady was discovered lifeless on May 28, 2024, in a lake in northern Netherlands, six days after her disappearance, together with her fingers and ft certain.

Authorities say Ryan was focused after refusing to put on a veil in public and posting a TikTok video exhibiting herself with make-up and bareheaded, actions reportedly seen as humiliating by her relations. 

Her brothers, recognized as Mohamed and Muhanad, allegedly lured her to Rotterdam earlier than taking her to a distant location, the place their father, Khaled, joined them within the homicide.

Investigators discovered the sufferer within the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve. 

The post-mortem revealed indicators of strangulation and drowning, and authorities say about 20 meters of adhesive tape had been used to restrain her earlier than she was thrown into the water. DNA proof from her father was found below her fingernails, indicating a battle.

Prosecutors additionally allege that Khaled fled to Syria instantly after the homicide, leaving his sons behind. They are recommending a 25-year sentence for the daddy and 20 years for every brother.

The court docket is anticipated to challenge its verdict on January 5.