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Iranwire – Iranian state television host Zahra Mirzaei was killed by her cousin in a robbery attack in western Tehran.
Mirzaei’s body was discovered in her home in the Golestan neighborhood of the capital on Wednesday after neighbors reported a smell of smoke to authorities.
Police found her body in the bedroom with severe head and neck injuries, along with evidence of attempted arson.
Family members told investigators that Mirzaei had scheduled a meeting with her cousin hours before the incident.
Police tracked the suspect’s mobile phone and arrested him at his residence in eastern Tehran within 24 hours.
Authorities found some of the victim’s gold jewelry hidden in the suspect’s pocket during the arrest.
While initially denying involvement, he later confessed when presented with evidence.
The suspect, who previously worked for online delivery services, cited financial difficulties as his motive.
He admitted to planning the theft for some time and deliberately gaining her trust to carry out his plan.
According to his confession, he struck Mirzaei with a hammer and attempted to destroy evidence by setting fire to the scene.
Mirzaei worked as a host and expert on Ofogh, one of the Islamic Republic’s state television channels.
