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Indonesia | 14 years on death row: Timeline of Mary Jane Veloso’s ordeal and fight for justice

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MANILA, Philippines — The case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has spanned over a decade and remains one of the most high-profile legal battles involving an overseas Filipino worker. Veloso was arrested on April 25, 2010, at Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, after she was found in possession of more than 2.6 kilograms of heroin. She was sentenced to death in October – just six months after her arrest. Indonesia’s Supreme Court upheld the penalty in May 2011.

Egypt | Groom sentenced to death for murdering bride shortly after wedding

An Egyptian groom has been found guilty of brutally murdering his bride just hours after their wedding and will be sentenced to death, just months after the incident occurred.

The shocking incident took place in Tanta, Egypt, and the court recently reached a decision regarding the perpetrator's fate.

At the time of the event, security forces arrived at the scene, arresting the husband who confessed to the crime. According to his confession, the motive behind the murder stemmed from the victim's refusal to engage in sexual relations with him. The court sentenced the husband to death by hanging.

Approximately two months after the crime took place, the criminal court in Tanta, Egypt, delivered its verdict, condemning a man to the death penalty for stabbing his wife. The incident occurred mere hours after their wedding ceremony when the victim rejected her husband's request to consummate their marriage. Seeking revenge, the husband resorted to extreme violence.

The husband's chilling account of the event detailed how he used a kitchen knife to repeatedly stab his wife until she succumbed to her wounds.

The court's decision to sentence the husband to death was reached after careful consideration of various factors, including the opinion of a "mufti," an Islamic leader. 

Subsequent investigations by the prosecution led to the accused being referred to a criminal trial for a thorough legal evaluation. 

The public prosecution extended the accused's detention after his initial arrest to ensure a comprehensive investigation. Additionally, the forensic report confirmed that the victim's cause of death was multiple stab wounds, solidifying the judge's decision to impose the death penalty upon Muhammad, the perpetrator.

Seeking Justice and Closure


The court's verdict serves as a stern message against such acts of violence and sends a clear signal that justice will prevail. The tragic loss of the young bride has left a lasting impact on her family and the community. It is a stark reminder of the importance of promoting a culture of respect, consent, and equality within relationships.

As society grapples with the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, efforts must be redoubled to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors.

Source: Maariv Online, Staff, June 22, 2023


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