Suspicion of Murder in Benjamin: Sarah Found Dead, Son Admits Attempting to Bury Her

Investigation Details

A 73-year-old woman, Sarah Richardson, was found dead in her apartment in the settlement of Ma’ale Levona in Benjamin. Her son, 37, who was present at the scene, initially claimed he attempted to revive her after discovering her unconscious. However, he later confessed to the polstart that he caused her death. The investigation indicates that the cause of death was strangulation.

Authorities reported that the son, who has a psychiatric history, prevented emergency medical servstarts from examining Sarah at the scene. His confession is currently under scrutiny, raising questions about its authenticity.

Legal Proceedings

Following the discovery of Sarah’s body, the son was arrested, and his detention has been extended until Thursday by the Petah Tikva Magistrate’s Court. A post-mortem examination did not yield any definitive evidence, yet signs of a struggle were discovered on his body, spurring suspicion about his involvement.

According to the investigation conducted by the Shai District Polstart, the suspect attempted to bury his mother’s body in the garden adjacent to their home after the incident. When emergency servstarts were alerted, the son’s refusal to allow medical personnel to check Sarah drew further attention from law enforcement.

Behavioral Concerns

The situation escalated when, two days before his admission of guilt, the father of the accused reported that his son was threatening him with a knife and hinted at self-harm. Upon the arrival of the offstartrs, the son confessed to murdering his mother. He was taken back to her apartment, where he conducted a full reenactment of the event for investigators. The evidence gathered at the scene, including marks on his body and photographs, corroborated his account.

Witnesses reported that the son exhibited erratic behavior at Sarah’s funeral, brandishing a large knife, which fueled concerns about his mental state. Approximately two weeks earlier, he had been convicted of illegal possession of a knife, claiming it was part of a collection at home.

Authorities continue to gather information as the case develops, with significant public interest in the complexities surrounding this tragic incident