Israeli Police Seek 17-Year-Old Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case

Israeli police have issued an unusual public appeal for help locating Abiyor Sasson, a 17-year-old from Jerusalem, suspected of involvement in the murder of Benyahu Razi about ten days ago. Due to Sasson's minor status, the police released his photo and details only after obtaining multiple approvals. Authorities believe Sasson is hiding primitively in locations without phone access. Sasson is the son of Linor Sasson, who is suspected of linking the female suspects to the perpetrators.

According to police, Sasson was seen fleeing the crime scene wearing a white shirt and black pants. He is approximately 1.70 meters tall with dark eyes and short black hair. Police warned that aiding Sasson could lead to up to three years in prison for "aiding after the fact." The family of Benyahu Razi expressed gratitude to the police and judiciary for publicizing the suspect’s identity, emphasizing the importance of holding minors accountable in serious violent crimes.

Razi was murdered in a short-term rental apartment in the Nahalat Shiva neighborhood of Jerusalem. Despite extensive arrests, the main suspect remains at large. New testimony from one suspect suggests a reconciliation attempt occurred shortly before the murder, involving handshakes among the group near the apartment, followed by the fatal attack inside. Razi had arranged to meet two young women, Shilat Huta and Agam Tzarfati, his ex-partner, at the apartment. Additional suspects arrived later, and Razi was assaulted with various objects and killed. Another person present was lightly injured and escaped.

Police have arrested several suspects, including men and women allegedly involved in planning, executing, and fleeing the crime scene. A policewoman related to one suspect was also questioned for allegedly obstructing justice by failing to report the incident promptly; she denies the allegations. Prior to the murder, Razi and his ex-partner had a turbulent relationship with mutual police complaints and restraining orders. About ten months before the murder, Razi reported threats from her.

The police allege that three women, Tzarfati (19), Huta (19), and Linor Sasson (50), orchestrated the murder by escalating the conflict, involving criminal elements, and allegedly watching the murder unfold while minors carried out the attack. Razi’s friend, who was present during the attack, provided detailed testimony and recently reenacted the event for investigators, potentially serving as key evidence.