Australian woman accused of killing, dismembering husband in ‘bizarre’ murder case

A Sydney woman has been charged with the murder and dismemberment of her husband 18 months after his last visit, in what police have described as one of the most “bizarre” cases they have ever encountered.

Police deemed the man’s disappearance “suspicious” and, after a thorough investigation by a special homicide team, on Thursday arrested a 53-year-old woman, Nirmeen Noufl — the wife of the missing man, Mamdouh Noufl —, New South Wales Police said. said.

Police were initially called to a house in Sydney’s Greenacre last year in June to investigate the case of a 62-year-old man who had not been seen since May 2023.

Detectives say the woman killed her husband before dismembering his body using knives and an electric saw, and dumping the remains in trash cans across the neighborhood.

“The murder is brutal, but it is also gruesome and bizarre. The manner, manner, nature and disposal of the body,” said Homicide Squad Detective Danny Doherty. Sydney Morning Herald.

Detectives arrested her at a Bankstown hospital where she had admitted herself. At the same time, with the assistance of specialist officers, detectives executed an arrest warrant at the crime scene.

“It’s up there with one of the most bizarre ways (of death),” Mr Doherty said.

No remains have been discovered and Mr Doherty does not anticipate any being found in the future, given the manner in which they were allegedly disposed of.

Police further alleged that Noufl accessed her husband’s bank accounts and social media to create a “ruse” implying that he was still alive, a deception that ended once he was officially reported missing in July.

“Friends of his family were worried about his whereabouts – they thought he was traveling abroad but he couldn’t be contacted. His family in Egypt have also been unable to locate him,” Mr Doherty said.

Further investigation is underway.

Police say the woman had “a lot of unexplained wealth.”

They claim there was a “deep cleaning” and “refinishing” of the couple’s home where they had lived together for 10 years.

“We will allege in court that she is solely responsible for his murder, dismemberment and disposal,” Mr Doherty said.

“(She benefited) financially and (obtained) a significant advantage from the properties sold,” he added.

The couple have eight children.

“I’m really sorry for (Mr. Noufl), I’m really shocked…I can’t believe he ended up like this,” a neighbor told ABC News.

The 53-year-old was refused bail and is due to appear in court again on December 11.