Femicide in Arsenjan: man murdered his ex-wife over a dowry dispute

Fatemeh Zare
Age: Young
Murdered: December 12, 2023
Residence: Arsenjan, Fars
Origin: Iran
Children: -
Perpetrator: ex-husband (38)
Excuse: dispute over dowry

A 38-year-old man from the city of Arsenjan in the province of Fars murdered his ex-wife, Fatemeh Zare, in what has been described as a "dispute over dowry," using a cold weapon. On December 12, 2023, Fatemeh Zare, a young woman from Aliabad Malek village in Arsenjan, fell victim to her ex-husband's violence.

The perpetrator, following a verbal altercation over dowry payment, entered the home of his ex-wife's parents in their village and launched a violent attack. As a result of this assault, Fatemeh Zare lost her life, and her 38-year-old sister, 65-year-old father, and 62-year-old mother sustained severe injuries. The perpetrator, arrested within hours of committing the murder, justified his actions as "disputes related to the dowry."

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