23-year-old murder suspect in Hajar case held for two more weeks, family releases statement
A 23-year-old suspect remains in custody for the murder of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase along the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Hajar had been missing since October 4, with police suspecting she was killed in a Buitenveldert squat. Her family has issued a statement requesting privacy and patience while the police investigation continues.
The 23-year-old suspect in the murder of 29-year-old Hajar will remain in custody for at least another two weeks following a decision by the investigating judge. Hajar had been missing since October 4, when she was last seen cycling toward Buitenveldert. Her body was discovered on October 16 inside a suitcase in the water along the Amsteldijk. Authorities suspect she was killed at a squat in Buitenveldert. The suspect, Abdi A., was apprehended on October 20 in Spierdijk after a separate assault incident. He is currently being held in full restrictions, allowed contact only with his legal counsel.
In a formal statement released through their attorney, Hajar's family has requested privacy and space to mourn. They emphasized that they do not wish to respond to media inquiries while the criminal investigation remains ongoing, noting that they do not want to inadvertently obstruct police efforts to uncover the truth. The family has urged the media to exercise restraint and verify information before publication, stating they will initiate contact if they decide to issue future updates.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
