Suspect in Wife's Murder Allowed to Be Named
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Efrem Melada, 47, has been identified as the suspect in the murder of his wife, Anania Kalb, 38, in their Beer Sheva home last week. A judge allowed the publication of his name despite police objections, extending his detention for nine days. The couple's 5-year-old son was reportedly in the apartment during the incident. The victim's eldest daughter stated that police had responded to previous domestic violence calls at the home.
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- Efrem Melada, 47, is the suspect in the murder of his wife Anania Kalb, 38, in Beer Sheva.
- A judge permitted the publication of Melada's name, overriding police objections.
- The couple's 5-year-old son was allegedly in the apartment during the stabbing.
- Police plan to seek testimony from the young child as part of the investigation.
- The victim's eldest daughter reported previous police visits due to domestic violence.
- Melada's detention was extended by nine days.
A Beer Sheva resident, Efrem Melada, 47, is the suspect in the murder of his wife, Anania Kalb, 38, in their apartment last week. The Beer Sheva Magistrate's Court Judge Asif Gil permitted the publication of Melada's name on Sunday, following a request from the news outlets ynet and Yediot Ahronot. The police had opposed the publication. Melada's arrest was extended for an additional nine days.
According to the investigation, Melada allegedly stabbed his wife while their 5-year-old son was present in the apartment. Investigators from the Negev District's Central Unit arrested Melada after he reportedly called emergency services to report his wife's death. Police intend to attempt to obtain testimony from the child as part of the evidence gathering.
The victim, Anania Kalb, also leaves behind two daughters, aged 16 and 22. Initially, municipal welfare services placed the youngest child in emergency housing, separating him from his older sisters. However, following the publication, a resolution was reached with the welfare ministry, and the child will return to the family. Bananchi, the elder daughter, stated she wishes to raise her younger siblings and was informed by welfare officials that the youngest could not be returned home due to trauma.
Bananchi told ynet that police had visited her mother's apartment multiple times previously due to domestic violence reports. She recounted that her mother consistently declined to file complaints, stating, "He is the father of my children and I don't want to do anything to him." She described past violent behavior by the suspect, including threats with knives, even towards the children. Her mother, she added, was devoted to her children, worked multiple jobs to support them, and aspired to buy a home and live happily. The couple had been married for 25 years, and the victim was unhappy, enduring the situation for her children's sake. Bananchi urged others in abusive relationships to seek help and speak out.
Melada was arrested after he called the police to report the incident.
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