publish time

09/06/2024

author name Arab Times

publish time

09/06/2024

Closure in Al-Rashidi case: Court orders Execution for defendants.

KUWAIT CITY, June 9: The Court of Appeal has reached a verdict in the Mubarak Al-Rashidi murder case, ordering the execution of both the first and second defendants involved. The defendants, a local citizen and an Egyptian expatriate currently detained in his home country, were implicated in the crime following Al-Rashidi's disappearance.

During the proceedings, the first defendant confessed to fatally striking Al-Rashidi on the head with a sharp object, resulting in his death. The second defendant was found to have assisted in concealing evidence related to the crime. These revelations came to light after Al-Rashidi went missing for over two months, with his lifeless body later discovered in the Al-Salmi area. The defendants were responsible for transporting his remains to the location where he was found.

The Court of Appeal's decision underscores the seriousness of the crime and serves as a reminder of the consequences for those found guilty of perpetrating such acts of violence. The ruling brings a sense of closure to the case while also highlighting the importance of upholding justice within the legal system.