Brentford murders: Husband took his own life when the police arrived

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]

Prosecution asks 14 years in prison for father for stabbing wife and daughter

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]

Honour killing story: Aynur (2011)

Honour killing story Aynur born: 1947 stabbed to death: 22 May 2011 Residence: Duisburg-Rheinhausen Origin: Turkey Children: 3 adults Perpetrator: her husband (71 years) Aynur is probably about 11 years old when she is married in Anatolia to an orphan boy from the neighborhood (but maybe there is something wrong with the age statement). After […]

Honour killing story: Özgul (2011)

Honour killing story Özgul born: 1970 almost stabbed to death: 24 April 2011 Residence: Bergheim near Cologne Origin: Turkey Children: none Perpetrator: her husband Saban Y. (43 years) Saban and Özgul have been married for more than 20 years but have no children. In April 2011 Saban hits his wife so hard that she lies […]

Honour killing story: Maria Spagnolo (2012)

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]