Muslim father 'murdered his THREE daughters in honour killing for dating wrong boys'

[Girl from Celebes 588]

A Muslim father charged with murdering his three daughters in apparent honour killings has said he would do it again - even if they came back to life 100 times.

Mohammad Shafia, 58, cursed his daughters Zainab, 19, Sahar, 17, and Geeti, 13, saying they were 'treacherous' as he likened them to prostitutes during a conversation that was recorded by police.

He is on trial for their murders after they were found dead in the family car along with Shafia's first wife, Rona Amir, 50, in the Rideau Canal, located in the Kingston area of Ontario in Canada in 2009.

Pictured: Mohammad (left) and Hamed Shafia (centre), and Tooba Mohammad Yahya (right) arrive at court where they are on trial over the deaths of Mohammad Shaifa's three daughters and first wife

Dead: Sahar Shafia, 17 was found on the back seat of the family's car next to Rona Amir

Initially police thought the family had been involved in an accident and Shafia told them during an interview that he didn't know where they were.

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However, his version of accounts did not add up and he was arrested and charged with their murder.

Young teenager: Geeti Shafia was just 13 when she was found dead in the submerged car

Shafia, who moved to Canada from Afghanistan with his family, is polygamous and after his arrest was heard telling his second wife, Tooba Yahya, that their daughters had brought shame on the family.

He said: 'Even if, God forbid, they hoist us on to the gallows... we accept it wholeheartedly', a day after his arrest.

The court heard the recordings in which Shafia talks about his daughters and the fact that they were dating while ranting about the family's honour.

Zainab had married her boyfriend - a Pakistani man - angering Shafia and causing family turmoil.

After Yahya said that she knew Zainab was 'already done' but wished 'the two others' weren't, he responded saying 'No Tooba, they were treacherous.'

Tooba Yahya, 41, and their son, Hamed, 20, are both on trial with him facing charges of first-degree murder. Hamed has denied even being at the death scene. All three have pleaded not guilty to murder.

Speaking about pictures of his daughter he said he was consoled adding, 'No Tooba, they were treacherous. When I tell you to be patient, you tell me that it is hard.

'It isn't harder than watching them every hour with (boyfriends). For this reason whenever I see those pictures, I am consoled.

'I say to myself, "You did well. Would they come back to life a hundred times, for you to do the same again".'

Also deceased: Shafia's first wife, Rona Amir Mohammad (left), was killed in the incident which spurred from daughter Zainab's relationship with a Pakistani boy

He also says that the family had been violated in the worst possible way.

'Even if, God forbid, they hoist us on to the gallows... we accept it wholeheartedly'

Mohammad Shafia

He added: 'May the devil...(defecate) on their graves. Is that what a daughter should be? Would (a daughter) be such a #######?'

The jury has also seen graphic underwater video in which a pair of legs can be seen in the murky water.

One of the victims' heads can be seen facing down with hair obscuring her face, according to the Canadian Press, while blankets, a yellow bag, a body and victim's hand are visible on the passenger side.

There was nobody sat in the driver's seat.

Taken out: Police remove the family car from the canal where their bodies were found in June 2009

Shaifa's first wife Rona and Sahar were seen on the back seat, their heads touching.

'May the devil...(defecate) on their graves. Is that what a daughter should be? Would (a daughter) be such a #######?'

Mohammad Shafia

One of the windows was open on the car, but it appears that no attempts had been made by any of the victims to escape from the vehicle.

The family was returning from a trip to Niagara Falls when it ended up in the canal and all the victims were found to have drowned.

However, prosecutors don't know if it was in the canal or elsewhere. Three of them had bruising to the back of their heads.

Shafia and Yahya had seven children in total. The three not involved in the court case were placed in care after their parents were arrested, reported the Globe and Mail. The trial continues.

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[sara..... 371]

absolutely unacceptable......his job was not to murder his children but to teach them the right way......murder is never an option......

sara

[Girl from Celebes 588]

absolutely unacceptable......his job was not to murder his children but to teach them the right way......murder is never an option......

sara

I know. It never crossed on my mind that there is such father have stone heart like this.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I know. It never crossed on my mind that there is such father have stone heart like this.

There are a lot of them. A lot. I remember not too long ago they had an "honor killing" epedemic going on in Turkish families in Germany. This ####### happens all the time all over the world. It's sick, for sure, but it's also very common. I just wish these fathers, brothers and uncles could restore honor to their families by just snuffing themselves out rather than kill their female family members. Sickos.

Edited November 16, 2011 by Mr. Big Dog

[Girl from Celebes 588]

There are a lot of them. A lot. I remember not too long ago they had an "honor killing" epedemic going on in Turkish families in Germany. This ####### happens all the time all over the world. It's sick, for sure, but it's also very common. I just wish these fathers, brothers and uncles could restore honor to their families by just snuffing themselves out rather than kill their female family members. Sickos.

That's make me more wanted to vomit that he said willing to do (killing) that 100 times, if he had a chance.. Only God knows what kind human being he is.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Religion . . . institutionalized superstition disguised as dogma serving as a substitute for reason . . . is the source of all evil in the world.

[Captain Oates 911]

In Bradford where I used to live, young girl's throats were cut for refusing to 'import' and unknown husband from Pakistan

Most times, the color of the person I am talking to doesn't even register, but I am acutely aware of culture differences as my american friends and not so friends know

This honor killing stuff is almost uniquely Muslim and the Muslims who don't believe in this should say so and condemn it and tell their fellow Muslims to get up to date, get out of the middle ages and get civilized by the universal standards of the world in the 21st century

Until they do that, they will feel more and more compelled to live in ghettos like Deerborn Michigan or Bradford England, which doesn't help their youth at all

I cant walk around in Saudi Arabia drinking beer and hanging out with topless girls on the beach - similarly they have got to realize that they must adopt some of the un-negotiable customs of where they live

They should go to somewhere like Texas if they are going to do this - then they will be killed according to the customs of that part of the world

Disgraceful - yes, and all religion based as usual. When was the last time an atheist cut his daughter's throat 'for honor' - never !

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Religion . . . institutionalized superstition disguised as dogma serving as a substitute for reason . . . is the source of all evil in the world.

Honor killing has nothing to do with religion. It's about culture, and there's no ridding the world of culture.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Maybe dear old dad shoulda read his Quran a little more often, rather than slaughter his daughters.

Edited November 17, 2011 by Boing!

[Dakine10 5,452]

Unfortunately Canada's legal code was written more with jay walking and duty free tax evasion in mind. Historically, it has often completely failed with these types of heinous crimes.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets 7 years for this. There was already an "honor killing" case in Canada where the convicted was sentenced to time served, (which was 2 years).

I'm actually surprised he didn't plead insanity. That guy that decapitated his victim on a greyhound bus a couple of years ago is already out on the street.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Unfortunately Canada's legal code was written more with jay walking and duty free tax evasion in mind. Historically, it has often completely failed with these types of heinous crimes.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets 7 years for this. There was already an "honor killing" case in Canada where the convicted was sentenced to time served, (which was 2 years).

I'm actually surprised he didn't plead insanity. That guy that decapitated his victim on a greyhound bus a couple of years ago is already out on the street.

ONLY 7 years behind the bar?. In my country, he would get death penalty for his crime.

[Dakine10 5,452]

ONLY 7 years behind the bar?. In my country, he would get death penalty for his crime.

He can get a maximum of life in prison. I really hope he does. I'm just saying don't be surprised if he doesn't. We will find out in a few months.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Honor killing has nothing to do with religion. It's about culture, and there's no ridding the world of culture.

Unfortunately - there are some that do "honor" killings in the name of their religion, even though it may have nothing to do with it as you say.

There is no excuse for killing any women or man in the name of any religion, culture or tradition.