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23-year-old suspect in Hajar murder to remain in custody for another 90 days

A 23-year-old man, Abdi A., has been ordered to remain in custody for another 90 days as the primary suspect in the murder of 29-year-old Hajar. Hajar, who had been missing for weeks, was found deceased in a suitcase in Amsterdam after being killed in a property in Buitenveldert.

A 23-year-old suspect identified as Abdi A. will remain in custody for an additional 90 days following the murder of 29-year-old Hajar. Hajar had been missing since October 4 and was tragically discovered on October 16 inside a suitcase floating in the water along the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Investigations revealed she was killed in an anti-squat property in Buitenveldert, where she was last seen with the suspect.

Abdi A. was arrested on October 20 in the village of Spierdijk, North Holland, after assaulting his foster father, for which he also faces charges of attempted murder. Although the suspect was initially questioned by police shortly after the discovery of the body, he was not considered a suspect until later inquiries established his involvement. A formal court hearing to discuss the progress of the case and the status of the investigation will be scheduled within the next three months.

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