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Suspect in Wife's Murder in Beersheba Identified as Ephrem Melda
The Beer Sheva Magistrate's Court on Sunday permitted the publication of the name of Efrem Melada, a 47-year-old resident of Beer Sheva, who is suspected of murdering his 38-year-old wife, Anania Kalb, on October 11. Judge Asif Gil extended Melada's detention for nine days, until October 26, following requests from ynet and Yediot Ahronot to lift the gag order, which police had opposed.
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What happened
- 01The Beer Sheva Magistrate's Court named Efrem Melada, 47, as the suspect in the October 11 murder of his wife, Anania Kalb.
- 02Judge Asif Gil extended Melada's detention for nine days, until October 26, overriding police objections to publishing his name.
- 03The victim died from stab wounds at Soroka Hospital after being found in critical condition in her Beer Sheva apartment.
- 04The suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime after calling emergency services to report his wife's death.
- 05The couple's 5-year-old son was present during the stabbing and will be questioned by police as a witness.
- 06The victim's eldest daughter reported that police had previously visited the home due to domestic violence calls.
- 07The welfare ministry agreed to return the 5-year-old child to his family after he was initially placed in emergency housing.
According to the investigation, Melada allegedly stabbed his wife in their Beer Sheva apartment while their 5-year-old son was present. The victim was transported in critical condition to Soroka Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Investigators from the Negev District's Central Unit arrested Melada at the scene after he reportedly called emergency services to report his wife's death.
The couple's 5-year-old son reportedly attempted to call for help during the incident. Police plan to obtain testimony from the child as a witness. The victim's eldest daughter, Bananchi, stated that police had previously responded to domestic violence calls at the home. Following a resolution with the welfare ministry, the 5-year-old child will return to the family to be raised by his elder sister.
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