Iraq
Country Intelligence Summary
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Jan. 31, 2023
Top Motives and Outcomes in Iraq
Top Motives
- Jealousy — 6 case(s)
- Eliminate spouse — 3 case(s)
- Avoid divorce settlement — 3 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic rival — 2 case(s)
- Control/domination — 2 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Arrest made — 8 case(s)
- Legal case ongoing — 7 case(s)
- Homicide during marriage — 7 case(s)
- Deadbody recovery — 4 case(s)
- Divorce filed — 3 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in Iraq
No state/province data available for this country.
Cases in Iraq
Tiba Al-Ali Allegedly Murdered by Tayeb Al-Ali and Karar Al-Ali, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq
In January 2023, 23-year-old Iraqi YouTuber Tiba Al-Ali returned to Iraq from Turkey for a short visit but was forcibly taken by her family from Baghdad to their home in Al-Diwaniyah. Her family opposed her …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Al-Diwaniyah | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Jan. 31, 2023
View DetailsNourhan and Widad Allegedly Murdered by Haneen and Hussam, Baghdad, Iraq
In 2010 Baghdad, Haneen, a law student, and her cousin Hussam, an unemployed man, conspired to kill her mother and two sisters to enable their marriage, which was opposed by Haneen's father. They executed the …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Baghdad | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: Jan. 1, 2010
View DetailsKarim's wife, Karim's eldest daughter, and others Allegedly Murdered by Karim and Secret girlfriend, Kirkuk, Iraq
In 2009, in Kirkuk, Iraq, Karim, a security man working administratively for a prominent leader who is also his wife's father, allegedly killed his wife and three daughters in their home. The crime was discovered …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Kirkuk | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Jan. 1, 2009
View DetailsZainab, Zainab's father, and others Murdered by Zainab's eldest son and Zainab's second son, Babylon, Iraq
Zainab, a woman from Babylon, Iraq, endured multiple family tragedies including the deaths of her father, two husbands, and several children. After her second husband's death, her eldest son killed him in defense of Zainab …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Babylon | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: Jan. 1, 2000
View DetailsMustafa, Samar, and others Disappearance Involving Mahmoud and Mahmoud's second wife, Mosul, Iraq
In 1998 in Mosul, Iraq, Mahmoud killed his lifelong friend Mustafa to steal $100,000. Mahmoud's poor financial status contrasted with Mustafa's wealth. Mahmoud lured Mustafa to the forest, stabbed him fatally, and stole the money. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Mosul | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 1, 1998
View DetailsAli Ali Allegedly Murdered by Heba, Mohamed, and others, Baghdad, Iraq
Ali Ali, a married man from Baghdad, Iraq, was killed after multiple failed attempts orchestrated by his wife Heba and accomplices. The conflict escalated from marital problems, domestic violence, and psychological distress beginning around 2020, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Baghdad | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsAbu Ali, Abu Ali's wife, and others Allegedly Murdered by Hamid and Hamid's brother, Baghdad, Iraq
In 2018, Hamid, a former Iraqi Ministry of Interior officer dismissed for desertion and burdened by debts, planned and executed a violent robbery at his neighbor Abu Ali's house in Baghdad. Hamid killed Abu Ali, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Baghdad | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsManal and Ahmed Allegedly Murdered by Ru'aa, Baghdad, Iraq
In 1993 Baghdad, Manal, a 45-year-old married woman with five children, suffered from her stingy husband Ahmed, a businessman who later married a second wife, Ru'aa. Ru'aa mistreated Manal and her children. Manal was falsely …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Baghdad | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
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