Sara Sharif's tragic case unveils chilling trial details
A cricket bat or even a rolling pin might have been used to beat 10-year-old Sara Sharif from the United Kingdom. A trial has begun on the Islands for the girl's father, who is among those accused of her murder. The 10-year-old was also reportedly wearing a hijab to conceal injuries to her face and head.
8:06 PM EDT, October 15, 2024
This case, characterized by extreme cruelty, has captured attention worldwide. In August 2023, police discovered the body of a 10-year-old girl in one of the houses. The report was made by the 42-year-old father, Urfan Sharif, who fled with his partner and Sara's uncle to Pakistan. The entire trio was brought before a British court. The deceased’s relatives deny the charges of murder and causing the child’s death.
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The death of Sara Sharif: details from the trial
On Tuesday, October 15, the trial of the girl's father began. Investigators revealed shocking findings. According to the "Daily Mail" report, the police found, among other things, blood in the kitchen. Sara's DNA was also found on a cricket bat and rolling pin. Traces of violence were discovered in a dollhouse in the garden. A piece of black rope with the girl's hair was found in the shed. Pieces of plastic bags were stained with Sara's blood and saliva. Urfan Sharif's fingerprints were on them.
During the court session, it was reported that the girl had multiple bruises, burns, bite marks, stab wounds, abrasions, and blunt force trauma injuries. She sustained 11 fractures to her spine, ribs, collarbone, hand, and shoulder blade.
According to "Daily Mail," since January 2023, Sara had been wearing a hijab to hide injuries on her face and head. Teachers noticed bruises under her eyes and on her chin, but the girl provided conflicting stories, concealing the real reasons for the injuries. Eventually, in April 2023, her father decided to withdraw her from school.
Neighbors reportedly heard terrifying screams coming from the house of the Pakistani family. One day before the murder, a neighbor heard a loud scream followed by silence. However, no one reported it to the authorities because, according to local residents, the girl appeared to be well-dressed, and they did not notice any injuries.
It was reported that the day after the murder and before fleeing, the family removed the home camera.
Just think for a moment about what Sara must have done to be tied up with tape. If this was done by one of the adults, why did others not intervene? Why didn't anyone help her and prevent the terrible treatment? - prosecutor Jones asked, addressing the jurors.
Before the trial began, the father reportedly said in a telephone conversation that the girl was naughty, so he punished her. He added that he did not intend to kill her.
