Suspect Identified in Brutal Beer Sheva Mother of Three Slaying
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
A Beer Sheva court permitted the publication of Aifram Malda's identity as the suspect in the October 11 murder of his wife, Nania (Anania) Kaleb. Malda, 47, allegedly stabbed Kaleb, 38, in their home while their five-year-old son was present. Investigators plan to interview the child witness. The victim's eldest daughter, Banchi, stated her mother had previously reported domestic violence to police but refused to file complaints, and she is now seeking custody of her younger brother.
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- Aifram Malda, 47, is the suspect in the October 11 murder of his wife, Nania (Anania) Kaleb, 38, in Beer Sheva.
- The victim was allegedly stabbed to death in their apartment with their five-year-old son present.
- A Beer Sheva court authorized the publication of Malda's identity and extended his detention by nine days.
- Investigators intend to interview the child who witnessed the fatal stabbing.
- The victim's daughter, Banchi, stated her mother had reported domestic violence but refused to file complaints.
- Banchi is seeking custody of her younger brother, who was temporarily taken by social services.
A Beer Sheva court on Sunday, October 18, authorized the publication of the identity of the suspect in the murder of 38-year-old Nania (Anania) Kaleb, which occurred on the night of October 11. The suspect is 47-year-old Aifram Malda, the victim's husband. He is suspected of fatally stabbing his wife in their apartment in the presence of their five-year-old son. Judge Asif Gil permitted the publication following requests from Ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth" and extended Malda's detention by nine days. The request to release the suspect's personal details was submitted by lawyer Omer Ziv-Askar. Police had opposed the publication of the detainee's name. According to police, Malda himself called emergency services on the night of the murder. Investigators plan to interview the child who witnessed the crime. In addition to the five-year-old boy, Nania and Aifram's two other children, 22-year-old Banchi and a 16-year-old girl, are now orphaned. Banchi stated her intention to raise her younger brother herself, after he was taken into care by social services. Hours after Ynet reported this, a decision was made to return the child to the family. Lili Ben-Ami, founder of the "Michal Sela Memorial Forum" which combats domestic violence, informed Banchi that the brother would be placed under her guardianship. Three days after the murder, on October 14, Banchi told a Ynet correspondent that police had visited her mother multiple times regarding reports of domestic violence. Nania consistently told them, "He is the father of my children, I wish him no harm." Banchi recounted that her father had repeatedly exhibited violent behavior towards his wife and children, threatening them with a knife. "After each incident, the police would come, but Mom refused to file a complaint. This continued until it ended in murder," Nania's daughter said. Banchi added that her mother worked three jobs to provide for the children and dreamed of buying a house to live separately from her husband. "They were married for 25 years, and she wasn't happy for a single day. She wanted to give us everything to achieve success. She suppressed her emotions for our sake. I want to tell all women: don't stay with a violent partner. Cast aside fear, tell everyone about his behavior, and seek help wherever you can."
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