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Suspect Michael Olpovitch Identified in Ashdod Woman's Murder Case
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Michael Olpovitch, 66, is suspected of fatally stabbing his wife in their Ashdod home on June 21. The victim was found by their daughter, and Olpovitch was arrested injured at the scene. The court allowed partial publication of the suspect's identity amid ongoing police investigation.
- 01Michael Olpovitch, 66, is the suspect in his wife's stabbing murder in Ashdod.
- 02The victim, 65, was found dead by their daughter on June 21.
- 03Olpovitch was arrested at the scene with a hand injury.
- 04The court allowed partial publication of the suspect's identity on June 25.
- 05Investigation is led by the Lachish District Police.
- 06The case underscores the serious problem of violence against women in Israel.
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