Syria
Country Intelligence Summary
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June 10, 2015
Top Motives and Outcomes in Syria
Top Motives
- Revenge — 2 case(s)
- Fear of reputation damage — 2 case(s)
- Property Gain — 1 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic partner — 1 case(s)
- Jealousy — 1 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Legal case ongoing — 4 case(s)
- Homicide during marriage — 4 case(s)
- Arrest made — 3 case(s)
- Divorce filed — 1 case(s)
- Deadbody recovery — 1 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in Syria
Cases in Syria: Motive — Revenge
Jamila and Yasmin Allegedly Murdered by Mahmoud, Damascus, Syria
In Damascus, Syria, Mahmoud, a man who struggled financially after his parents' death, married a woman named Jamila who was later revealed to have severe hearing loss, a fact concealed by her family. Mahmoud was …
State/Province: Damascus, Syria | City/Region: Damascus | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Dec. 31, 1989
View DetailsNoha, Leila, and others Allegedly Murdered by Samer and Riyadh, Damascus, Syria
In December 199- in Damascus, Samer's wife Noha and their two children, Leila and Rami, were found dead in their home with knife wounds. The police investigation revealed no forced entry, no signs of struggle, …
State/Province: Damascus, Syria | City/Region: Damascus | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
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