Man charged with murdering elderly father’s carer in Jerusalem stabbing

A 31-year-old Jerusalem resident has been charged with the murder of his grandfather’s live-in carer, three weeks after the fatal stabbing of the Indian national. Avitur Zaken allegedly stabbed the foreign worker multiple times during an incident at his grandfather’s home in the Israeli capital. The carer attempted to flee the scene but collapsed due to severe blood loss before he could escape.

According to court documents, the accused initially told his elderly grandparents that the man had taken his own life. However, investigators determined this account was inconsistent with evidence gathered at the scene. The prosecution argues there was no apparent motive for the attack, describing it as an act of violence that resulted in the carer’s death.

The case has drawn significant attention in Jerusalem’s communities, particularly among migrant worker advocacy groups. The investigation examined circumstances surrounding the incident and the nature of injuries sustained by the deceased. Israeli police completed their investigation before charges were formally filed with the court.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.