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Woman remanded for three days over suspected killing of husband in Gerolakkos

A woman suspected of fatally stabbing her husband while he slept in Gerolakkos was remanded for three days after surrendering to police.

Woman remanded for three days over suspected killing of husband in Gerolakkos
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Gerolakkos, Cyprus. A woman suspected of killing her husband while he slept was ordered held for three days on Sunday in the occupied areas after surrendering to “police”.

The case has attracted widespread attention. A “police investigator” told the “Nicosia district court” that the killing occurred at about 10.30pm on Saturday.


Allegations presented in court

According to information presented in “court”, E.T. allegedly killed her husband, T.I.T., while he was asleep in their bedroom.

The woman allegedly stabbed him several times in the neck, waist and back using a folding knife with an 11-centimetre blade, which she had taken from the kitchen.

Detention and medical examinations

The “police investigator” said E.T. allegedly committed the crime because she believed her husband intended to steal her belongings.

The “judge” granted the “police” request for a three-day “detention” order and directed that the woman undergo medical examinations.

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