Lead Investigator Details Key Breakthroughs in Benyahu Razi Murder Case

The lead investigator in the murder case of Benyahu Razi has revealed critical moments and investigative steps that led to solving the case. The investigation centered on a violent incident at a Jerusalem apartment involving a group of seven youths, including Shilat, Linor, Agam, and others. Initially, the police were uncertain who was the victim and who the aggressor, with one individual, Metanya, first detained as a suspect but later identified as a victim alongside Razi.

The investigation uncovered that Shilat was present inside the apartment during the fatal assault, despite claims she was outside at the time. The police pieced together the timeline through phone call evidence and witness statements, including a video call during the violence. Early allegations of extreme violence, such as cigarette burns and hot iron attacks, were later questioned by investigators as some details were found to be inaccurate or exaggerated.

Detectives matched the individuals found in the car and at the scene with evidence, identifying all but one suspect initially. The final suspect was apprehended later, completing the group involved. The lead investigator emphasized that unlike typical murder cases involving a single perpetrator, this case involved seven participants, requiring detailed proof of each person's role and knowledge.

Throughout the interrogations, many of the young suspects maintained a defiant attitude, often downplaying their involvement. The investigation also examined the roles of Agam, who had a prior relationship with Razi, and Linor, who was seen as a dominant figure connected to the events via video call. Additional legal proceedings are ongoing, including charges against Linor's daughter for obstruction and aiding suspects.

The investigator described the case as a complex puzzle solved through multiple investigative "bingo" moments: the first identifying the group, and the second capturing the last suspect. Despite indictments being filed, the police continue to pursue further leads, underscoring the case's complexity and the extensive work required to clarify each participant's actions from the moment the group entered the car until the fatal outcome in the apartment.