Casefile True Crime Case 262: Samia Shahid
Oct 7, 2023
Samia Shahid, a woman who agreed to an arranged marriage to make her family proud, faces unexpected struggles. Her secret marriage, threats from her family, and attempts to reconcile lead to a risky journey to Pakistan. Conflicting reports about her death suggest an honor killing. Efforts for justice result in the revelation of autopsy findings and a cover-up involving local police. Legal changes are made, but the suspect is released on bail.
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Samia's Upbringing
- Samia Shahid, raised in Bradford, England, enjoyed fashion, cars, and was known for her spirited personality.
- Despite her Western upbringing, she valued her Pakistani heritage and family's approval.
The Arranged Marriage
- Samia's parents arranged her marriage to Choudhry Shakeel, her first cousin recently released from prison.
- Though unhappy, Samia agreed to the marriage to please her family.
Marriage and Depression
- Samia married Shakeel in Pakistan but returned to England alone, assisting with his visa application.
- Unhappy and feeling surveilled by Shakeel, Samia became depressed.