The trial of an Alexandria lawyer accused of murdering her mother took a new turn on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as her defense team requested the recusal of the judges. The lawyer, who appeared calm and composed in court, wearing a green blouse and beige pants, is accused of killing her mother and cutting her body into pieces. The court, led by Judge Mahmoud Eissa Seraj El-Din, adjourned the session after the defense team's request.
The case was initially heard on Saturday, September 26, 2026, where the court decided to postpone the trial to allow the defense team to review evidence and hear from witnesses. During the first session, the accused lawyer stated that she did not intend to kill her mother, citing previous disputes that had affected her mental state and caused her daughters to distance themselves from her. The prosecution's investigation revealed that the accused had a history of disagreements with her mother.
According to the investigation, the accused and her mother had disagreements that dated back years, leading to her separation from her husband and her daughters leaving her. The accused reportedly confessed to the crime during an 8-hour interrogation, detailing the events leading up to the murder. She stated that she had a verbal argument with her mother before strangling her for approximately 3 minutes, despite her mother's attempts to seek help.
The accused also revealed that she had a good relationship with her mother until shortly before the crime, often taking her out for walks and accompanying her to the hospital for medical check-ups. However, their relationship deteriorated when her mother opposed her desire to open a law office and requested that she contact her ex-husband to allow their daughters to live with her.
The accused claimed that her mother's refusal to let her daughters live with her and her statement that she would not be able to live outside of Egypt on her own led to an escalation of their disagreement. Her mother allegedly described her as "crazy like her father," which further fueled the tension between them.
The prosecution's investigation also revealed that the accused had visited her mother in the hospital two days before the murder to receive vitamin injections and check on her health. The accused reportedly became enraged during their argument, leading her to strangle her mother.
The court has ordered an evaluation of the accused's mental state to determine if she is fit to stand trial. The next session has been scheduled to hear from witnesses and review additional evidence. The case has garnered significant attention in Egypt due to its shocking nature.
Key points
- The defense team requests the recusal of the judges in the trial of the Alexandria lawyer accused of murdering her mother.
- The accused lawyer reportedly confessed to the crime during an 8-hour interrogation.
- The prosecution's investigation revealed a history of disagreements between the accused and her mother.
