In this disturbing case, Wisam Sharieff, a Quran teacher and Imam, exploited his position of trust to manipulate Blake Barakat and her minor daughter. The legal process continues, and justice must be fully served to hold all responsible accountable. This case highlights the dangers of unchecked authority and the urgent need for justice for the victims involved.

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Resources:

https://cdnmef.meforum.org/f6/12/d33340704bb8a2703de7e96d764c/usa-v-sharieff-alndce-24-00689-0001-1.pdf

https://www.cbs42.com/news/new-details-emerge-in-what-shelby-county-sheriffs-office-calls-the-most-egregious-crime-of-its-nature/

https://medium.com/@ysazhar/spiritual-monsters-reflections-on-the-arrest-of-wisam-sharieff-c42dd21b51b9

https://web.archive.org/web/20160305135719/http:/www.wisamsharieff.com/about

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26AA0D8FBFE840D9

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In this episode, we'll uncover what happened to Sara Sharif, including the post-mortem findings and the verdict.

A big thank you to Ibrar for suggesting this heartbreaking case.

TW: This case involves child abuse. Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.

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Resources:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/08/sara-sharif-month-unanswered-questions-about-death

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgedlr7qg1o

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/12/sara-sharifs-father-given-custody-despite-years-of-reported-abuse-of-mother-and-siblings?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/sara-sharif-father-family-murder-mum-stepmum/

https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-King-v-Sharif-Batool-and-Malik.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sara_Sharif#cite_note-E-7

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgedlr7qg1o

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/horrifying-whatsapp-messages-between-sara-34016387

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/sara-sharifs-father-inflicted-all-night-sit-up-punishment-nmh9fh9gx?utm_source=chatgpt.com®ion=global

https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-King-v-Sharif-Batool-and-Malik.pdf

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In the quiet town of Woking, Surrey, England, a tragic story unfolded that would shock the nation. Sara Sharif, a bright and spirited 10-year-old girl, was found dead in her family home on August 10, 2023. Her body bore the marks of prolonged and severe abuse, revealing a harrowing tale of suffering at the hands of those she should have been able to trust the most.

Shout out to Ibrar!

TW: This case involves child abuse. Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.

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Resources

⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/08/sara-sharif-month-unanswered-questions-about-death⁠

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jan/17/sara-sharif-father-stepmother-appeal-sentences

⁠https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/sara-sharif-father-family-murder-mum-stepmum/⁠

⁠https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-King-v-Sharif-Batool-and-Malik.pdf⁠

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sara_Sharif#cite_note-E-7⁠

⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgedlr7qg1o⁠ ⁠⁠

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/17/europe/sara-sharif-uk-murder-sentencing-gbr-intl/index.html

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