Overview
- Ryan al Najjar, 18, was found gagged and bound in a pond at the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve about a month after her birthday.
- Dutch judges concluded she was killed for rejecting her family's conservative rules, classifying the crime as an honour killing.
- Her brothers, Muhanad, 25, and Muhamad, 24, were convicted of assisting in the murder and each received 20-year prison terms.
- Forensic and digital evidence cited at trial included Khaled's DNA under Ryan's fingernails, algae on the brothers' shoes, and traffic camera and GPS data placing family members at the scene.
- Ryan's mother alleges years of domestic abuse, says Khaled sent a threatening message from Ryan's phone, and notes he later emailed Dutch newspapers claiming sole responsibility without returning to face trial.