Arrest In Lebanese Pop Star’s Death
By Wyatt Earp | September 5, 2008
There are Lebanese pop stars? Why was I not informed? Strangely enough, despite the circumstances of the murder, O.J. Simpson didn’t do it . . . this time.
CAIRO, Egypt — It’s the Mideast version of a sordid soap opera. A Lebanese pop star is brutally murdered in her luxury Dubai apartment, her throat slashed. Arrested in her death: One of Egypt’s most politically connected businessmen, accused of paying $2 million to have her killed.
The 30-year-old singer, famed for her striking green eyes, was found dead in her Dubai apartment in July, with multiple stab wounds and a 20-centimeter (8 inch) slash across her throat.
Jesus! Maybe O.J. did do it.
This week, Egyptian authorities arrested real estate mogul Hisham Talaat Moustafa, said to be Tamim’s former lover.
For many, the surprise wasn’t Moustafa’s alleged involvement — but his arrest.
Egyptians are widely convinced their government won’t touch influential businessmen. When Moustafa’s name first appeared in media reports weeks ago, he denied a role and complained on Egyptian television that the rumors hurt the economy. The government promptly banned press reports on the murder, suggesting that Moustafa was off-limits. (H/T – CNN)
Well, apparently they were wrong. If Moustafa is found guilty, I eagerly await his punishment. Those Arab countries don’t mess around. Damned shame, too. She looked like she was a hottie.
Topics: The Job | 7 Comments »
I hope they give him a lovely new “neck tie”.
I’m surprised you didn’t find a quote about people thinking she deserved it or something.
He will pay the piper real soon.
Stoning would be a good choice,….
RT – I’m sure there are people over there who think that way.
Rick – Justice over there is usually swift, that’s for sure.
Trek – Or beheading.
I’d like to see the evidence. Was there a glove found at the scene or possibly a white bronco parked on the next block?
One thing is for sure. By this time next week, whoever did it will either be found not guilty according to Sharia law or he will be missing his pumpkin. I’d bet he gets away with it. Women are considered property in that part of the world.
Joe
What a lovely young woman! And what a hideous murder.
But like Assrot, I think he’ll walk. She was only a woman after all.
Assrot – I was thinking the same thing. Like OJ, this guy will probably get off.
Ky person – Yeah, it is a complete disgrace.