The Butcher of Alexandria

In 2006, a horrifying crime in Alexandria shocked everyone who learned of it. Shaaban, a 65-year-old man known among his neighbors for his quiet nature and apparent kindness, lived with his much younger wife, Jihan, and their infant child. Behind closed doors, however, their marriage had become a place of tension and deception.Shaaban eventually discovered that Jihan had been unfaithful and that the child he believed was his was not. The revelation shattered him and pushed him into a state of obsessive rage. What followed was an act of calculated revenge that no one could have imagined from a man with his reputation. He killed both Jihan and the baby and attempted to conceal the crime by dismembering their bodies.The truth came to light in a shocking and almost surreal way. Neighbors noticed Shaaban behaving strangely and alerted authorities after seeing him carrying a plastic bag containing human remains. A search of his apartment revealed evidence of the murders and confirmed the full extent of what he had done.The case stunned the public, not only because of its brutality, but because of the stark contrast between Shaaban’s outward image and the violence he committed. It remains one of the most disturbing criminal cases of that period, illustrating how betrayal, obsession, and unresolved rage can erupt into unimaginable cruelty.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/crimenight1Produced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/