Saudi man executed in Hail for murdering wife and daughter
The Interior Ministry executed a Saudi man in Hail after he was convicted of killing his wife and daughter with a sharp object.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior on Saturday carried out the death penalty against Mamdouh bin Dhaher bin Ghraib Al-Hamali Al-Shammari, a Saudi national, in Hail after he was convicted of murdering his wife, Maryam bint Saad bin Zaid Al-Shammari, and his daughter, Ghalla, both Saudi citizens, using a sharp object in their bedrooms.
The ministry said security authorities arrested the perpetrator, and investigations confirmed he had committed the crime with premeditation. The case was referred to the competent court, which issued a final verdict of death for aggravated murder. The ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court and a royal order was issued for its implementation.
The execution was carried out on Saturday, 23 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to September 5, 2026, in Hail.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Saudi government’s commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against those who threaten public safety. It warned that anyone considering such crimes would face the prescribed legal punishment.