Man Charged With Murdering Ex-Wife in Front of Son
Efrem Melada, 47, has been indicted for the aggravated murder of his ex-wife, Anania Kalav, 38, in Beersheba, allegedly stabbing her multiple times in front of their five-year-old son. The indictment details a history of domestic violence and threats. Kalav died from her injuries after being hospitalized. Her daughter revealed prior police involvement and her mother's reluctance to press charges. Custody arrangements for the couple's three children are being addressed, with the youngest son to be cared for by his older sister.
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- Efrem Melada indicted for aggravated murder of ex-wife Anania Kalav in Beersheba.
- The murder allegedly occurred in front of their five-year-old son.
- Indictment details history of domestic violence and threats by Melada.
- Victim died from multiple stab wounds after being hospitalized.
- Victim's daughter cited previous police visits and mother's reluctance to file complaints.
- Custody arrangements for the three children are being finalized.
A murder indictment has been filed against Efrem Melada, 47, for the aggravated murder of his ex-wife, Anania Kalav, 38, in their Beersheba home. The indictment alleges that Melada repeatedly stabbed Kalav with a large kitchen knife while their five-year-old son was present in the apartment. The couple, who were married for about 25 years and had three children, had divorced a few months prior to the incident. However, Melada had recently moved back into the apartment with Kalav and their youngest son.
According to the indictment, Melada had a history of violence and threats against Kalav during their marriage. On the night of October 10-11, 2026, after Kalav returned home from work, an argument ensued. Melada then allegedly decided to kill her, stabbing her multiple times around 1:40 AM, with their son nearby. After the stabbing, while Kalav lay bleeding on the floor, Melada reportedly washed the knife and called the police.
Kalav was rushed to Soroka Hospital with numerous stab wounds and on a ventilator, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The indictment states her death was caused by respiratory compromise and hypovolemic shock from extensive blood loss, describing the act as particularly cruel and following systematic, ongoing abuse. Melada was arrested on October 11, after reporting the incident himself. His name was cleared for publication last month despite police objections.
Kalav's 22-year-old daughter, Bananchi, told Ynet that police had visited the apartment multiple times previously due to domestic violence reports. She stated her mother often chose not to file complaints, believing it was "the father of my children and I don't want to do anything to him." The daughter described her mother as devoted to her children, working multiple jobs to support them, and wanting a better life but staying in the relationship for her children's sake. She urged others in abusive relationships to speak out.
Following the murder, a dispute arose over the children's custody. The five-year-old son was initially placed in emergency care, separated from his sisters. However, after intervention from the "Michal Sela Forum," a decision was made for him to live with his older sister, who also sought custody of their 16-year-old sister.
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