Model Accused of Murder Breaks Silence on Drug Party Death

Linne Far, who was the first to publicly accuse modeling agent Shi Avital of sexual assault, is now speaking out for the first time about her arrest on suspicion of murder. Four years after she bravely came forward against Avital, Far found herself at the center of a severe murder investigation. She describes her current state as feeling hated by the entire country, stating, "My life is over." Far recounted her experience as the initial whistleblower against Avital, an act that she believes empowered other women to speak out. She asserts, "I can't be a murderer, I can be a savior." Her lawyer, Uri Nachmias, supports her, stating, "She is not a murderer." Far, born Lydia Povriski 32 years ago, detailed her difficult upbringing and her journey into modeling. She explained that after the Avital case, she fell into heavy drug and pill use to cope with pain and anxiety, describing her addiction to substances like MDMA, cocaine, and ketamine. She acknowledged that her drug use was so severe that she has gaps in her memory, including the night of October 15, 2025. On that night, Shalom Nissim died after falling or being pushed from the balcony of Far's apartment in Petah Tikva during a drug party. Police investigations suggest that three other individuals, David Krichli, Bar Otmezgin, and Maor Elisha, were present and consumed drugs with Far. Nissim arrived later and an altercation ensued, leading to his death. While the motive remains unclear, theories include a financial dispute between Krichli and Nissim, or that Far lured Nissim to the apartment for revenge with the help of the other men. Far's lawyer argues that she is being unfairly blamed because the incident occurred in her home and she was under the influence of drugs. However, the lawyer for one of the other suspects, Assaf Gonen, claims Far provided contradictory statements to investigators. Another lawyer, Shai Roda, stated that Far's testimony is unreliable. Far maintains her innocence, stating, "The only problem I had was drugs." She insists she is not protecting anyone and doesn't know what happened, attributing her memory lapses to severe intoxication. Despite the case against all suspects being closed due to insufficient evidence, Nissim's family remains convinced of Far's guilt. Far, who is now 11 months and eight days sober, expressed deep remorse for Nissim's death, stating, "It is very sad, and it hurts me every day." She is currently in a private rehabilitation center that accepted her free of charge. She also spoke about the impact of her arrest on her 12-year-old son, who is now being cared for by her sister.