Dutch Court Sentences Man to 21 Years for Femicide | Amsterdam News

A Dutch court has dramatically upped the sentence for Ahmed I., 47, convicted of femicide — sentencing him to 21 years and 6 months for murdering his wife, Sawsan Mhamdi, and burning her body, a stark increase from his previous 14-year manslaughter conviction. The appeals court ruled it was premeditated murder, citing evidence that Ahmed had threatened to kill her if she left — which she planned to do once she obtained her Dutch passport. Witnesses described him as controlling and violent, and investigators found he had purchased gasoline and garbage bags shortly after her passport was issued. Though the body was too charred to determine the exact cause of death, both courts concluded he intentionally killed her. The ruling also highlighted the devastating impact on her two young sons and family, who were robbed of a proper farewell. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2cedac6fe3c35405