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Suspect in Haifa Murder Identified as Ex-Boyfriend
Israeli police have identified Pablo Falkosh, also referred to as Pablo Falcoz, as the primary suspect in the murder of 43-year-old Yana Zykova. Zykova was fatally stabbed on Friday, October 23, in her apartment in the Kiryat Haim neighborhood of Haifa. Falkosh, who is in his 30s, is the victim's former partner and was arrested on suspicion of committing the murder in front of their six-year-old son.
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What happened
- 01Pablo Falkosh is the primary suspect in the fatal stabbing of his former partner, 43-year-old Yana Zykova, in Kiryat Haim, Haifa.
- 02The murder occurred on Friday, October 23, in Zykova's apartment, reportedly in front of the couple's six-year-old son.
- 03The suspect's father, who is in his 60s, was also arrested on suspicion of involvement due to his presence at the crime scene.
- 04Police investigators are seeking a 10-day detention extension for both suspects at the Haifa District Court.
- 05The suspect's public defender stated that his client has a history of psychiatric hospitalization and known mental health issues.
- 06The Forum of Women's Organizations reported that 15 women have been murdered in Israel since the beginning of the year.
Police also arrested Falkosh's father, who is in his 60s, on suspicion of involvement because he was present in the apartment during the incident. The investigation is being led by the YAMAR unit of the Asher region. Investigators are requesting a 10-day extension of detention for both suspects at the Haifa District Court.
The suspect's lawyer, Leonid Perkhovnik from the Public Defender's Office, stated that his client has known mental health issues, is recognized by the mental health system, and has a history of psychiatric hospitalization. Meanwhile, the Forum of Women's Organizations in Israel expressed dismay over the incident, noting that 15 women have been murdered in Israel since the beginning of the year, including three mothers stabbed to death in October in front of their children.
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