Episode 19: Deadly Discipline
Episode description
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