Parisa, a married woman in Tehran, disappeared after a reported argument with her husband Babak. Babak initially claimed she left for Turkey, but investigations revealed she never left the country. Babak was arrested and confessed to killing Parisa following escalating marital conflicts involving her alleged infidelity, including an affair with a neighbor. The case went through multiple court sessions, with Babak ultimately sentenced to death by retribution, a sentence carried out in early 2026.
Country: Iran
State/Province: Tehrān, Iran
City/Region: Tehran
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 10 years (marriage)
Incident Date: Jan. 30, 2019
Primary reported outcome: Homicide
Reported self-harm outcome: No suicide or attempt reported
Reported sequence: Order not reported / unclear
Additional victims reported: 0
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Approximately 10 years (marriage)
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2019-01-30
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JenayiGRAM - Iran · Original language: English
زنم رفته بود خونه ی همسایه ی طبقه بالایی و...
Jealousy
The case centers on marital jealousy and infidelity, with Babak suspecting Parisa of repeated affairs, including one with a neighbor. The escalating mistrust and conflicts culminated in Babak murdering Parisa and attempting to conceal the crime by fabricating a story about her traveling abroad.
Police investigation revealed contradictions in Babak's statements, including falsified travel claims and payment for a flight ticket he purchased. Neighbors and family testimonies highlighted domestic conflicts and Babak's suspicious behavior. DNA testing confirmed the unidentified body as Parisa. Babak was arrested, confessed, and underwent multiple court trials with death sentence upheld.
Initial confusion arose from Babak's false claim that Parisa had traveled to Turkey, delaying the missing person report. Contradictory statements and lack of evidence of travel complicated early investigation stages.
Parisa's disappearance was initially reported as a voluntary trip to Turkey. Police inquiries revealed no evidence of travel, and her phone was last active at home. Neighbors reported frequent arguments and Babak's suspicious behavior. Babak confessed to killing Parisa after an argument triggered by her infidelity. The body was found near Tehran, identified by DNA. The case proceeded through multiple court sessions before final sentencing.
High risk due to ongoing suspicion, repeated infidelity, escalating verbal conflicts, and coercive control behaviors by Babak, culminating in lethal violence.
Early signs of jealousy and suspicion, repeated infidelity, and escalating domestic conflicts can precede lethal outcomes. False narratives to conceal crimes can delay investigations. Family and neighbor testimonies are critical in uncovering domestic violence cases.
Repeated infidelity, Babak's suspicious and controlling behavior, frequent arguments, and Parisa's expressed desire to separate.
Neighbors' reports of arguments, Parisa's unexplained absence, phone activity limited to home, and flight ticket paid by Babak but unused.
DNA identification of the body, phone signal records, flight records, neighbor and family testimonies, Babak's confession.
Neighbors reported frequent arguments and Babak's angry behavior; Parisa's mother described Babak's suspicious nature and Parisa's desire to separate; family identified the body via photos and DNA confirmation.
Initial reports suggested Parisa traveled abroad; later investigations disproved this, revealing Babak's deception and leading to his arrest and confession.
Exact details of the murder incident timing and method remain limited; no information on any other potential accomplices.