Egyptian teen accused of killing and dismembering classmate “out of curiosity”
A 13-year-old boy in Egypt has been accused of killing his classmate, dismembering the body, and consuming parts of it “out of curiosity.” According to The Sun, the suspect allegedly said he was imitating violent scenes from films and video games. The case has sparked national outrage and renewed debate on the effects of violent online content on children.
- The teenage suspect reportedly lured his classmate to his home in Ismailia before killing him with a wooden stick and dismembering the body with a power saw.
- He admitted to eating parts of the victim’s flesh and said he was influenced by violent media content.
- The case has led to widespread public outcry and calls for stronger supervision of children’s exposure to violent material.
Authorities in Egypt have detained a 13-year-old schoolboy accused of murdering his classmate, dismembering the body, and consuming parts of it “out of curiosity,” in a case that has shocked the nation.
The horrific discovery came after the victim’s family reported him missing on 12 October.
Twelve-year-old Mohamed Ahmed had failed to return home from school and could not be reached by phone.
The incident took place in Ismailia Governorate, where the suspect allegedly lured his classmate, identified as Mohamed A.M., to his family’s home.
There, he is said to have attacked the victim with a wooden stick, striking him repeatedly on the head until he died.
Body Dismembered and Scattered Across City
According to The Sun, the boy then used a power saw to cut the body into small pieces that could fit into his school bag.
Investigators later found the victim’s remains near a shopping centre, as well as under a bridge, in a pool, and in an open field.
Influenced by Violent Media
During questioning, the suspect, identified as Youssef A., reportedly told police that he was imitating violent scenes he had seen in films and video games.
He also admitted to eating part of the victim’s flesh, describing the experience as “similar to breaded chicken.”
Investigation and Autopsy
Authorities said the boy was made to reenact his actions during the investigation, leading police to the locations where he had disposed of the remains.
A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death and identified the tools used in the killing.
Community in Mourning
The victim was buried after funeral prayers at Al-Matafi Mosque, with thousands of residents attending the service in mourning.
Suspect Under Psychological Evaluation
The suspect was remanded for four days by the Public Prosecution and later transferred to a juvenile care facility while his case was reviewed.
He has since undergone psychological assessment, drug testing, and forensic comparison with samples from the victim.
Public Outrage and Debate
Investigators continue to examine the violent media content that may have influenced the crime.
The case has sparked widespread outrage and renewed debate in Egypt about the impact of violent online material and the need for closer supervision of children’s digital activities.
