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Feb 22, 2026 10 min

The pharmacist was killed

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Walaa Zayed was an Egyptian pharmacist whose death followed a violent dispute with his in-laws after a deeply troubled marriage. He reportedly faced financial exploitation and ongoing conflicts, and his decision to marry a second wife escalated tensions dramatically. According to investigations, members of his first wife’s family allegedly detained and tortured him in his own home to force legal concessions. Claims that his death was a suicide were later contradicted by witness testimony and forensic evidence, which showed he was thrown from his balcony. The case ended with severe prison sentences for those responsible and shocked the public, underscoring that high education or social status does not prevent moral corruption or extreme violence. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/crimenight1 Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/ Get the books of the Crime Night podcast: 📚 The book series: 41 true cases, 6 books, Original painted illustrations: https://crimenight.gumroad.com/

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