Woman and Alleged Lover Arrested in Northern California Stabbing Case
A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested more than a month after her husband was stabbed to death outside his home in Northern California, police said, in a case that included incriminating texts, surveillance video, and a Selena Gomez song as evidence.
Evidence ultimately led authorities to Seattle, where they arrested 21-year-old Samim Azizi. Police said he's being held without bail at the King County Jail and awaiting extradition to California.
About two weeks later, Assar's wife, 35-year-old Razma Mohammad-Ibrahim, was taken into custody in Hayward. Jail records show she is being held without bail at the Santa Rita County Jail.
Mohammad-Ibrahim and Assar were married for approximately 12 years and "had been experiencing marital problems," police said, adding that Mohammad-Ibrahim and Azizi met around December of 2022 and became romantically involved.
Plot to Kill Husband Uncovered in Hayward
Authorities in Hayward, California have arrested two individuals in connection with a murder plot. It is alleged that the suspects, identified as Mohammad-Ibrahim and Azizi, planned to kill Assar, Mohammad-Ibrahim's husband. The motive behind the plot was reportedly so Mohammad-Ibrahim could end her marriage and be with Azizi, as well as gain full custody of her children and control over the family assets.
The investigation, as reported by the Mercury News, revealed a significant amount of evidence pointing to the involvement of the suspects. This evidence includes surveillance video, internet searches, and an alleged text message from Azizi to Mohammad-Ibrahim discussing the selection of a "strong" knife.
The day Assar was killed, a post was made to his wife's Instagram account featuring the Selena Gomez song "Single Soon," according to the Mercury News.
Assar and Mohammad-Ibrahim have young children who are currently in the care of other family members, according to the police. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Hayward Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Renton Police Department, the Washington State Crime Lab, and the Washington State Department of Corrections.
"The arrests in this case are a result of exceptional investigative work," stated Acting Chief Bryan Matthews. "We extend our condolences to Mr. Assar's family and loved ones as they navigate through this challenging period of mourning."
Hayward, located approximately 30 miles southeast of San Francisco, was the setting for this incident.
