First death sentences in Southern Morocco’s judicial history for mutilation and murder

First death sentences in Southern Morocco’s judicial history for mutilation and murder
Saturday 23 November 2024 - 13:19
The Court of Appeal in Laayoune has issued two death sentences for individuals involved in two separate cases that share similarities in the nature of the crime and the circumstances of its commission.

According to a source who spoke to Hespress, the first defendant is from Smara, while the second is from Laayoune.

Both were convicted on the same day of premeditated murder, aggravated by factors including theft, corpse mutilation, and acts of extreme brutality.

The same source, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that “the death sentences handed down by the Court of Appeal are unprecedented in the judicial history of the southern regions of the country.”

The source added that the ruling was the culmination of a legal process supported by evidence that confirmed the horrific nature of the crimes, leading the court to impose the maximum legal penalties as a deterrent and to uphold justice.

The source further emphasized that the Court of Appeal’s decision reflects the judiciary’s commitment to strictly addressing crimes that threaten public safety and violate human values.

The court relied on solid facts and irrefutable evidence that crossed moral and legal boundaries, which necessitated the death sentence in both cases as a means to deter further violence and achieve justice for the victims and their families, said the source.

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