A Saudi man was executed after he was convicted of murdering his wife by beating and burning her, according to a statement from the Saudi Interior Ministry.
Case Details
The execution of the convict, identified as Ali bin Humaid, was carried out on Tuesday in the holy city of Mecca. The man was earlier arrested and interrogated, leading to his conviction in court for the murder of his wife.
Court Proceedings
The court's ruling was upheld by both the appeals court and the supreme court. A royal order was issued to approve the execution, making the sentence final and enforceable.
Saudi Arabia's Capital Punishment Laws
Saudi Arabia enforces the death penalty for convicts involved in cases of murder, terrorism, drug trafficking, and smuggling.
Similar Incidents
In December last year, Saudi authorities executed a citizen in Medina after he was convicted of stabbing his mother and sister to death and setting their bodies on fire. In August of the same year, a Saudi man was executed in Riyadh for torturing his wife to death in front of their children.
Recent Domestic Violence Cases
Last week, Saudi police reported the arrest of two expatriates in separate cases of domestic violence for allegedly killing their wives due to personal disputes.
Conclusion
These cases underscore Saudi Arabia's commitment to enforcing capital punishment against those convicted of serious crimes such as murder.
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