The father who dismembered his own daughter has been found guilty of first degree murder in a Toronto courtroom.
Muhammad Arsal Khan admitted killing the little girl, but argued he’d done it out of a sudden rage, and should be found culpable of a lesser charge. The jury didn’t agree, unanimously condemning him for his actions. He's been sent to prison for life, with no eligibility for parole for 25 years.
The child’s step-mother, Kaneez Fatima, was found guilty on a lesser but still serious charge of second degree murder. She’d told the jury she was too frightened of her husband’s violent temper to stop the murder from taking place.
The jury was divided about when Fatima will be able to apply for parole. Four suggested it be delayed for at least 15 years, four others are demanding 20 years, while two want to wait a quarter of a century and the final pair had no comment. The judge will consider their recommendations when he makes his final ruling on her sentence May 5th.
