Father and Son Arrested in Israeli Woman's Murder
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli police arrested Alexander Falkosh, 66, and his son Pablo (Pavel) Falkosh, 34, in connection with the murder of Yana Zykova, 43, in Kiryat Haim on October 23. Alexander Falkosh was present during the killing and is suspected of involvement, while Pablo Falkosh is the primary suspect. Both deny guilt, and Pablo Falkosh has been sent for psychiatric evaluation. Zykova's young son witnessed the murder, and social services are caring for him.
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- Alexander Falkosh, 66, was arrested as a suspect in the murder of Yana Zykova.
- His son, Pablo (Pavel) Falkosh, is the primary suspect in the October 23 killing.
- Both suspects deny any involvement in the crime.
- Pablo Falkosh has been sent for a psychiatric evaluation.
- Zykova's six-year-old son witnessed the murder.
- Alexander Falkosh was present in the apartment during the incident.
Israeli police have identified Alexander Falkosh, 66, of Tel Aviv, as a suspect in the murder of Yana Zykova, 43. Falkosh, the father of the primary suspect, 34-year-old Pablo (Pavel) Falkosh, was present in Zykova's Kiryat Haim apartment at the time of the killing on Friday, October 23. Initially questioned as a witness, Alexander Falkosh was later detained as a suspect. A Haifa court extended his custody for five days on Saturday, October 24. His lawyer stated that Falkosh is a law-abiding citizen who tried to prevent his son from attacking Zykova and is deeply saddened by the event.
Pablo (Pavel) Falkosh also had his detention extended by five days. At the request of his defense, he has been sent for a psychiatric evaluation at Ma'ale Carmel hospital in Tirat Carmel. His legal team indicated he has a history of psychiatric treatment, including inpatient care. The investigation suggests Pablo Falkosh was Zykova's former partner and is the main suspect in her murder. Both father and son deny any involvement in the crime.
Yana Zykova was killed in her Kiryat Haim apartment on October 23. Her six-year-old son was reportedly a direct witness to the murder. Social services have taken custody of the child. The police are investigating the father's alleged involvement in the crime.
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