Rashid, a 38-year-old man from Amman, Jordan, was allegedly murdered by his wife Iman in early 2015 after he expressed intent to marry another woman named Randa. Rashid's disappearance was reported by his parents and wife, but the case remained unsolved for 12 years. Recently, his remains were discovered buried under a concrete slab in their garden. Iman confessed to killing Rashid with a glass shard and knife during a fight triggered by his plans to remarry. She buried his body in a hole covered with cement to hide the crime. The case highlights issues of marital conflict, jealousy, and cultural tensions around polygamy in the Arab region.
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City/Region: Amman
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Married
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Recorded context: New relationship started
Reported initiator: Victim
Relationship timing: During marriage or ongoing partnership, before separation
Incident Date: Jan. 15, 2015
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2015-01-15
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ساعه مع حنفى السيد · Original language: Arabic
زوجه تـ ـقـ ـتـ ـل زوجها ثم تدفـ ـنـ ـه تحت صبه اسمنت واكتشفت الجريمه بعد 12 سنه !!
Jealousy
The case reflects a pattern of marital conflict triggered by the husband's intention to marry another woman, leading to jealousy and violent escalation by the wife. Cultural and family pressures around polygamy and marital dissatisfaction contributed to the fatal outcome. The concealment of the crime for 12 years indicates a prolonged deception and secretive behavior.
The case was reopened after 12 years following suspicion raised by Rashid's parents about a concrete slab in the garden. DNA testing confirmed the remains. Iman confessed to the murder. The investigation is ongoing with an arrest made. The long delay in discovery highlights challenges in missing person cases with concealed homicides.
Initial confusion about Rashid's disappearance with conflicting reports on his travel and absence. The wife initially claimed he traveled, but his passport was found at home. The case was closed for years until new suspicions arose. No confusion reported about suspect identification after confession.
Rashid planned to marry another woman, Randa, causing conflict with his wife Iman. After a fight, Iman killed Rashid with a glass shard and knife, then buried his body in a hole covered with cement in their garden. Rashid's parents reported him missing in 2015. The case remained unsolved until 2026 when the concrete slab was investigated, leading to discovery of remains and confession by Iman.
High risk due to escalating domestic conflict, jealousy, and refusal to accept polygamous arrangements. The wife's violent reaction and concealment of the crime indicate severe risk factors for lethal outcomes in similar contexts.
Marital dissatisfaction and jealousy over polygamous intentions can escalate to lethal violence. Concealment of crimes within family homes can delay justice for years. Persistent family pressure and suspicion can eventually lead to case breakthroughs. Early intervention in domestic conflicts involving infidelity and separation threats is critical.
The husband's announcement of intent to marry another woman and the wife's refusal to accept this were key early signals. The husband's absence and conflicting explanations about travel also signaled trouble.
The concrete slab in the garden and the wife's inconsistent statements about the husband's whereabouts helped connect the case. DNA testing of children confirmed the identity of the remains.
Physical evidence included decomposed bones under cement and DNA samples from children. The wife's confession was critical evidence.
Rashid's parents reported his disappearance and later expressed suspicion about the concrete slab. The wife confessed to the murder. No other witness statements reported.
Follow-up reports revealed the wife's confession and the discovery of the body after 12 years, changing the case from a missing person to a confirmed homicide.
Exact timeline of the murder and details of the fight remain unclear. The wife's age and occupation are not reported. The legal outcome after confession is not detailed.