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Sara Sharif Murder Trial
The trial of Sara Sharif's death involves accusations of abuse and murder against her father, stepmother, and uncle.
English
United Kingdom
Human Rights ViolationsMurderDeathFamilyTrialAbuse
Old Bailey
Sara SharifUrfan SharifBeinash BatoolFaisal Malik
- Who are the defendants in this case?
- Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Faisal Malik (Sara's uncle) are all accused of murder and causing or allowing the death of a child. The trial is ongoing.
- What condition was Sara Sharif found in?
- Following a 999 call from Urfan Sharif, police found 10-year-old Sara Sharif dead at her home with at least 71 external injuries, including numerous broken bones.
- What did Sara Sharif's father claim he witnessed?
- Sara Sharif's father, Urfan Sharif, claims he found his daughter tied up with parcel tape by his wife, Beinash Batool, who he accuses of being a 'psycho'. He says he believed his wife's explanation that Sara was being naughty.
- What evidence links Beinash Batool to the alleged abuse?
- Beinash Batool allegedly ordered parcel tape to create homemade hoods, and Sara's father's fingerprints were found on a bag and the tape. Batool refused to provide a dental impression to prove she didn't bite Sara.
- What was Urfan Sharif's initial response to police, and how did it change?
- Urfan Sharif initially confessed to killing Sara but later retracted his statement, claiming he confessed to protect his family and blaming Beinash Batool for Sara's death.