Family affair: Brother kills sister for cheating on husband with cousin

Egypt: A 20-year old Egyptian housewife, identified as Hanan M was killed by her brother, after he was informed that she was involved in an illicit relationship with their cousin, according to Al Wafd newspaper.

The newspaper report states that the husband of the victim informed the brother that his sister was involved in a romantic relationship with a cousin of hers.

The brother asked his brother-in-law to take his children outside, then rushed to the house where he killed his sister and fled.

The Giza police station received a complaint from the husband of the victim identified as Jamil F that he found his wife dead at his apartment.

The police found the body of the victim with her neck severed.

Investigations confirmed the complicated relationships that led to the murder.

The brother accused of being the killer is still absconding.

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