Hockey Coach Accused of Stabbing Wife to Death After Alleged Financial and Marital Struggles

Mohamed Samak denies murder charges, claiming his wife Joanne took her own life, as prosecutors present evidence of financial motives and marital discord.

Mohamed Samak, 42, is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife, Joanne Samak, 49, at their home in Droitwich Spa on July 1, 2024.
Prosecutors allege Samak was motivated by financial difficulties, interest in another woman, and potential gains from Joanne's life insurance and pension policies.
Samak claims Joanne stabbed herself repeatedly, but evidence presented includes six stab wounds and a delay in calling emergency services.
Friends and family testified that Joanne was happy, planning her 50th birthday, and excited about her new business venture, contradicting claims of mental health struggles.
The court heard that the couple had been living largely separate lives, with marital tensions over finances, intimacy, and Joanne's social habits.