Banaz Mahmod's Honor Killing
Why did Mahmod’s family decide she had to die?
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35 mins
Explore how Banaz Mahmod’s attempt to leave an abusive arranged marriage and begin a new relationship brought her into conflict with her family. Uncover how threats against her escalated into an honor killing and how investigators eventually exposed those responsible.
Ep 1:
Naska: A Girl Erased
Meet Banaz, the gentle girl nicknamed 'Naska,' and uncover the brutal honor code and family violence that shaped her short life long before her murder.
Ep 2:
Married to Terror, Killed for Love
Forced into marriage and brutalized, Banaz finally finds love—but her choice to defy her family triggers a death sentence overheard in her own home.
Ep 3:
The Council of War
Follow the chilling, methodical planning of Banaz's murder, the horrifying details her killers bragged about, and the detective who refused to let her case go cold.
Ep 4:
Extradition, Betrayal, and a Fight for Justice
As two killers flee to Iraq, a historic extradition battle unfolds while survivors grapple with devastating loss—culminating in a fierce call for lasting justice.
Discussions (5)
Gideon
Level 9 · 1 week agoHer dad literally called Ali the David Beckham of sons-in-law while the guy was raping his daughter lmao what kind of sick joke is that
Joan
Level 3 · 1 week agoThe UN did estimate 5000 honor killings/year in 2005 but researchers say the real number is way higher since most go unreported
Colin
Level 6 · 1 week agoThe UN figure of 5000 honor killings yearly is widely cited but most researchers agree the real number is far higher. Cases exported abroad almost never make official stats.
