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Two women, four minors indicted in Benayahu Razi case in Jerusalem, face murder charges

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Seven individuals, including four minors and two young women, have been indicted for the murder of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi in Jerusalem.
  • Prosecutors allege the group planned to attack Razi and a friend in an Airbnb after a dispute escalated, with the minors carrying out the fatal stabbing.
  • The indictment details the alleged planning, the attack, and subsequent attempts to obstruct justice, with all seven defendants seeking to remain in custody.

Seven people, including four minors and two young women, face murder charges in connection with the stabbing death of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi. The incident occurred last month in a Jerusalem Airbnb following a dispute that escalated into violence.

Prosecutors accuse Agam Tzarfati, 19, and Shilat Huta, 20, along with four minors aged 15 to 17, of murder and aggravated assault. The indictment claims the six conspired to attack Razi and his friend, with the minors executing the assault that led to Razi's death. A seventh defendant, Linor Sasson, 46, is charged with assisting after the fact and obstruction of justice for allegedly aiding the group's escape.

According to the indictment, Tzarfati and Huta rented the Airbnb where Razi and his friend were staying. After an argument, the two women left and allegedly told others that Razi had been violent. They then met with Sasson and the four minors, where prosecutors allege the group decided to attack Razi and his friend, intending to "finish him."

The four minors are accused of arming themselves with knives, a metal baton, a spike, razor blades, and a meat tenderizer before returning to the apartment. Huta and Tzarfati allegedly sent threatening messages to Razi and his friend as they approached the location.

Prosecutors are requesting that all seven defendants remain in custody until the legal proceedings conclude. The Jerusalem District Court is handling the case.

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