Shocking details revealed in Zarqa stream double murder case
In a horrific crime that shocked Jordan, a father has been charged with premeditated murder after throwing his two young children—a five-year-old girl and an eight-month-old baby boy—into the Zarqa Stream. The act, described as inhumane, stemmed from a family dispute, according to initial investigations.
The tragedy reportedly occurred after the father sought revenge against his first wife, who had filed a complaint against him with the Family Protection Department.
Authorities arrested the man, in his 50s, shortly after he confessed to the crime. He was referred to the Public Prosecutor of the Grand Criminal Court, where he was charged with two counts of premeditated murder. He is currently in custody for 15 days, pending further investigation.
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Details of the Crime
According to a source close to the investigation, the father calmly carried out the act early Sunday morning. After taking the children from his second wife’s home, he brought them to the Zarqa Stream.
At the scene, he reportedly held his infant son, throwing him into the water to be swept away by the current. Moments later, he grabbed his daughter, who looked back at him before he drowned her in the same manner. He stood and watched as the current carried their bodies away, showing no remorse, the source added.
Two hours later, the man walked into a police station and confessed to the murders, providing detailed accounts of his actions during questioning.
Medical Findings
A forensic team at Zarqa Governmental Hospital conducted autopsies on the children’s bodies, revealing multiple head contusions caused by the stream’s rocky terrain. The medical report confirmed both children were alive when thrown into the water and died from drowning.
The bodies of the children were returned to their grieving family for burial. Their heartbroken mother and relatives were seen in tears as they laid the children to rest.
Public Outrage
The case has sparked widespread outrage and grief in Jordan, with calls for justice for the innocent victims. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the crime.
