TLDR;
This is the tragic story of Ghanemiya, a young Egyptian girl whose life was marked by hardship and betrayal, leading to a brutal murder. The story begins in a small village in Upper Egypt, detailing Ghanemiya's troubled family life, her escape to Alexandria, and her subsequent exploitation in the nightlife scene. The investigation into her murder uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and violence, ultimately resulting in the conviction of her killers.
- Ghanemiya's difficult upbringing and escape from her village.
- Her exploitation and transformation into "Malak" in Alexandria's nightlife.
- The motive behind her murder: jealousy and a desire to eliminate her success.
- The police investigation, which was aided by a unique tattoo that identified her origins.
- The conviction of the killer, the cabaret owner, and the girls involved in the crime.
Introduction [0:04]
The video introduces a strange Egyptian case about a young woman named Ghanemiya from a village in Upper Egypt. Ghanemiya's story begins with her parents' divorce and her subsequent mistreatment by her stepmother, Rajwat. Rajwat's inability to have children led her to hate Ghanemiya, subjecting her to constant abuse and humiliation.
Ghanemiya's Escape and Return [2:10]
As Ghanemiya grew older, she ran away to her mother, seeking refuge from her stepmother's cruelty. However, her mother, burdened with other children and financial constraints, couldn't take her in. Ghanemiya returned home, where her stepmother spread rumors about her, leading to further abuse from her father. To prove her innocence, her father had her examined by midwives, who confirmed she was a virgin.
Love Affair and Escape to Alexandria [4:24]
Ghanemiya found solace in a relationship with Marai, a married guard at her father's flour warehouse. When her stepmother suspected their affair, Ghanemiya's father locked her in the warehouse. Marai helped her escape with money, and she fled to Alexandria.
Life as Malak [8:10]
In Alexandria, Ghanemiya was lured into a car by a nightclub owner who noticed a unique tattoo under her chin, a mark specific to girls from her village. He took her to his cabaret, changed her name to Malak, provided her with a forged ID, and employed her as a dancer. Malak quickly gained popularity, which aroused jealousy among the other girls.
The Murder [11:32]
Driven by envy, the other girls hired a thug to kill Malak. They drugged her, and the thug kidnapped her, severing her head and leaving her body in a cemetery. The caretaker discovered the body, triggering a police investigation.
The Investigation [12:31]
The police struggled to identify the body until an officer recognized the tattoo as specific to the village of Al-Ghanayem. They located Marai, who identified the victim as Ghanemiya and revealed her escape to Alexandria. The police then published her photo, leading to her identification as Malak, a dancer at a local cabaret.
Arrests and Confessions [16:10]
The police arrested the cabaret owner and the girls who worked there. Initially, they denied any knowledge of Malak, but Hanin, another girl at the cabaret, confessed to their involvement. She revealed the cabaret owner had changed Ghanemiya's name and provided her with a fake ID. She also spoke about the hatred the other girls harbored towards Malak.
The Trial and Verdict [18:27]
The thug, Al-Nas, was arrested and charged with murder and mutilation. The cabaret owner was charged with inciting debauchery and issuing forged documents, and the girls were charged with inciting the murder. The court sentenced Al-Nas to death, the cabaret owner to 15 years in prison, and the girls received varying sentences. Ghanemiya's father refused to claim her body, and she was buried in an anonymous cemetery.