About this episode

This episode examines the life and death of Samia Shahid, revealing a disturbing case of family betrayal and allegations of an honor killing.

When Samia Shahid boarded a flight from the United Kingdom to Pakistan, she sent a haunting message: "Pray that I return alive." Days later, she was dead. Initially described as a tragic accident, the truth uncovered a far darker story involving family pressure, a forced marriage, and allegations of an honor killing. In this episode, we examine the life, death, and unanswered questions surrounding one of the most disturbing cases of family betrayal and lost justice in recent memory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Places: United Kingdom, Pakistan

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