October 24th 2024.
In August of 2023, a young girl named Sara Sharif tragically passed away. Her father, uncle, and stepmother are currently standing trial for her murder. Neighbors of the family have been called to testify, providing insight into Sara's life before her death.
One neighbor, Judith Lozeron, recalled seeing Sara in the months leading up to her passing. She mentioned that Sara never seemed to smile, which was unusual for a 10-year-old girl. According to Mrs. Lozeron, Sara was often seen wearing a hijab, which she was told was due to bullying at school. She was also being homeschooled because of this. Mrs. Lozeron noted that Sara was the only family member who wore a hijab.
Mrs. Lozeron also mentioned that Sara's forehead and part of her face were always covered, making it difficult to see her appearance. However, when she was shown an older picture of Sara without the head covering, she was astonished by the difference. Mrs. Lozeron also mentioned that she saw the family frequently in their garden, noting that they were always well-dressed and seemed smart. However, she did not see Sara as often as the other family members.
The last time Mrs. Lozeron saw Sara was on July 23, 2023, at a birthday party in the garden. Sara was accompanied by two aunts and a baby, and the weather was lovely. Mrs. Lozeron mentioned that she felt there was some separateness between Sara and the rest of the family, which she found odd.
During cross-examination, it was suggested that Sara's father, Urfan Sharif, would belittle his wife, Beinash Batool. Mrs. Lozeron agreed, recalling a time when her husband had confronted Sharif about it. She mentioned that Sharif never spoke to his wife in that manner again after her husband's intervention.
Mrs. Lozeron also mentioned seeing Sharif's brother, Faisal Malik, fairly often at the house. She understood that he was studying business at Portsmouth University. The prosecution has alleged that Sara died on August 8, 2023, and within hours, the defendants had booked a flight out of the country. Two days later, Sharif called the police from Pakistan, admitting to beating Sara.
A post-mortem examination revealed that Sara had suffered numerous injuries, including human bite marks, an iron burn, and scalding from hot water. The defendants have been accused of blaming each other for Sara's death, with Malik denying any involvement. All three defendants have denied murder and causing or allowing the death of a child.
As the trial continues, more details about Sara's life and the events leading up to her death will be revealed. The loss of such a young life is a tragedy, and justice must be served for Sara.
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