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Israeli businessmen found dead: Police probe brutal LA murders

The bodies of two Israeli businessmen have been found in Los Angeles County, prompting an investigation by the police into the circumstances of these brutal crimes that have shaken the community.

Death of Two Israeli Businessmen in the USA
Death of Two Israeli Businessmen in the USA
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What do you need to know?

  • On Saturday, the bodies of two Israeli businessmen were discovered in Los Angeles County. Both were brutally murdered in their homes in the San Fernando Valley.
  • Alexander Modebadze was murdered in a particularly brutal manner. The attackers broke into his home, held him captive for several hours, and beat him to death.
  • Police have arrested three Georgian suspects. The men have been charged and jailed, with bail set at $2 million.

What are the details of the crime?

On Saturday in Los Angeles County, the bodies of two Israeli businessmen were discovered within a few hours of each other. The first victim was 47-year-old Alexander Modebadze, whose murder was particularly brutal. The attackers broke into his home, held him prisoner for several hours, and then beat him to death.

The police reacted swiftly, arresting three Georgian men suspected of the crime. The men have been charged and are currently in jail, but they may be released on bail set at $2 million.

Who was the second victim?

On the same day, police found the body of another Israeli businessman, Meni Hidhry. He was the brother of the head of a prison in central Israel. While details of this crime have not been fully disclosed, the suspect is described as a Latino man aged between 30 and 40 years old. Despite both victims living in the same area, police have found no clear link between these two murders.

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