Envy, Witchcraft, and the Imam Killer

In 2023, a devastating crime in Giza exposed the darkest side of familial betrayal. Malik was only three years old, a child surrounded by love and innocence, unaware that danger was coming from within his own family. His uncle, Mohammed, was a mosque imam who outwardly appeared devout and respected, yet inwardly was consumed by jealousy and resentment toward his brother’s stable life.Mohammed’s personal failures weighed heavily on him. His troubled marriage and inability to have children turned into bitterness, which he refused to accept as his own responsibility. Instead, he convinced himself that his sister-in-law was responsible, believing she had used sorcery to ruin his life. This distorted belief gradually evolved into a premeditated plan for revenge.He kidnapped Malik and took his life, then returned to daily life as if nothing had happened. To deflect suspicion, he actively joined the search efforts, standing alongside the family and even offering prayers for the child’s safe return. His performance deceived many, but it could not erase the truth.Investigators later reviewed surveillance footage that exposed Mohammed’s movements and contradicted his statements. Faced with undeniable evidence, he was arrested, and the full details of the crime came to light. In 2024, the case concluded with his execution.Malik’s story remains a painful reminder of how jealousy, delusion, and misplaced blame can destroy not only families, but the lives of the most innocent among them.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/crimenight1Produced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/