Man Indicted for Murdering Wife, Washing Body in Haifa
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Ali Masswada, 28, has been indicted for the murder of his wife, Yanina Rossinova, in their Haifa apartment. He allegedly stabbed her, washed her body, and then claimed she committed suicide. Investigators believe the motive was jealousy and fear of separation. Evidence includes a confession to a police informant and forensic findings contradicting Masswada's claims. Friends reported a history of domestic violence and threats from Masswada, and denied any suicidal tendencies by the victim.
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- Ali Masswada indicted for murder of wife Yanina Rossinova in Haifa.
- Masswada allegedly stabbed wife, washed body, and claimed she was suicidal.
- Jealousy and fear of separation cited as motives for the murder.
- Recorded confession to police informant is key evidence against Masswada.
- Forensic evidence and witness testimonies contradict Masswada's claims.
- Victim's friends reported a history of domestic violence and threats.
A severe indictment for murder under aggravated circumstances and obstruction of justice has been filed against 28-year-old Ali Masswada of Silwan in East Jerusalem. Masswada is accused of stabbing his wife, Yanina (Yonit) Rossinova, 31, to death in their Haifa apartment on the night of September 24-25. The indictment alleges that Masswada stabbed his wife in the neck, washed her body to remove bloodstains, and then attempted to convince rescue forces and police that she had harmed herself. The couple lived in the apartment with their two-month-old son.
Investigators believe the motive was Masswada's suspicion that his wife was having an affair and his fear that she intended to leave him and return to her native Belarus with their child. A key piece of evidence is a recorded conversation between Masswada and a police informant in his detention cell. In it, Masswada reportedly confessed to planning the attack after suspecting infidelity, discovering financial transfers from their joint account, and fearing she would leave with their baby. He described stabbing her, then dragging her to the bathroom to wash her body and himself before calling for help.
Masswada initially claimed to police and paramedics that his wife had stabbed herself during a domestic dispute. He also told the informant that his actions were meant to appear as an attempt to save her. However, forensic findings from the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir contradict his account, indicating a deep, fatal stab wound and other fresh injuries. Evidence at the scene, including the washed body, also raised questions. When confronted with the informant's recording, Masswada denied recognizing the person, claimed the informant instructed him to "pose," and then invoked his right to remain silent.
Testimonies from Rossinova's friends describe a pattern of violence, jealousy, and threats in the weeks leading up to her death. They reported that Masswada had physically assaulted her twice, accusing her of infidelity and smashing her phone. Friends stated Rossinova feared him but avoided reporting him to authorities because he threatened to take their son. They also refuted any suggestion that she had suicidal tendencies, asserting she loved life and planned to leave him.
The investigation, led by the Carmel District's Crime Fighting Unit, lasted over a month. The prosecution has requested Masswada be held until the end of legal proceedings, citing his dangerousness. The case will be heard by a three-judge panel at the Haifa District Court, and Masswada will remain in custody.
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