hamed shafia
The Shafia case is finished—finally
The Supreme Court puts to rest the honour-killing saga that scarred the country and left Muslims feeling besieged
Portrait of a young ‘honour killer’
How an old family photo could derail Hamed Shafia’s last-ditch appeal
What’s in a number? For Hamed Shafia, it may mean a new trial
Michael Friscolanti on why the age of Hamed Shafia, accused in the killing of his sisters, is such a mystery—and why it matters
“He should have told us”
At the Shafia trial, the defence strategy is suddenly clear: Hamed was there that night, not mom and dad
“I would be a dead woman”
Sahar Shafia was desperate to keep her boyfriend a secret—but her alleged “honour killers” already knew
“I love you with all my heart”
In court, Mohammad Shafia endures the sight of his daughter’s boyfriend—and the love notes he sent
“I want God to finish my life”
At the “honour killing” trial, autopsy photos reveal crucial clues
Before honour, reconnaissance
At the Shafia murder trial, cellphone records reveal some disturbing detours during a family “vacation”
A loyal son, a ruthless brother
Like his father, Hamed Shafia believed nothing comes before family honour
A history of violence at the Shafia home
At the “honour killing” trial, a cry for help
Four funerals and a wedding
When Zainab weds a foreigner, her tyrant father allegedly plots a mass honour killing to restore his honour
Hamed Shafia: The good son
An accused “honour killer” sticks up for his parents—and demands to see photos of the dead