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Life for 'Monster' who smiled at partner as he slit their eight-year-old girl's throat
Summary
A man described as a 'manipulative monster' with a history of violence against women has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his eight-year-old daughter and attempted murder of his partner. Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi, who pleaded guilty to the crimes, was given a consecutive ten-year sentence for the attempted murder of his partner, Aisha Al Katib, which will be served before the life sentence. The court heard that Al Tamimi, who had previously held Aisha against her will and forced her to have sex without her consent, stabbed his daughter in front of Aisha, who was paralyzed and unable to move. Aisha described the moment as one of the most traumatic of her life, with Al Tamimi smiling directly at her as he cut his daughter's throat. The judge emphasized the domestic violence aspect of the case and the extraordinary level of violence, stating that the sentences were appropriate.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Life for 'Monster' who smiled at partner as he slit their eight-year-old girl's throat. Charges or matters: the child's murder and was today sentenced to life in prison for his crime; a second charge that on the same date and at the same location, he attempted to murder Aisha Al Katib (32). Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 1, 2024 Other
- August 2016 Other
- August 2024 Other
- Sunday, December 1 Other
- 2025-12-15 Publication
Why: Ms Al Katib said: "My heart shatters when I think of my daughter, murdered in front of my eyes as I was unable to move because I was completely paralysed. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the child's murder and was today sentenced to life in prison for his crime; a second charge that on the same date and at the same location, he attempted to murder Aisha Al Katib (32) (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Aisha Al Katib (32) told the court today of her daughter Malika's final moments at the hands of Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi, who has pleaded guilty to the child's murder and was today sentenced to life in prison for his crime. Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed a consecutive ten-year sentence on Al Tamimi for Aisha's attempted murder.
Defendant
Charges: a second charge that on the same date and at the same location, he attempted to murder Aisha Al Katib (32) (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Lower William Street
- inquired at New Ross Garda Station
- New Ross
Topics
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