Sara Sharif Murder Trial: Neighbors Testify to 'Fever Pitch' Screams
The trial of Sara Sharif's father, stepmother, and uncle continues with harrowing testimonies of abuse and neglect at the Old Bailey.
- Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl, was found dead in her Woking home in August 2023, with over 70 injuries, including fractures and burns.
- Her father, Urfan Sharif, stepmother, Beinash Batool, and uncle, Faisal Malik, are on trial for her murder and have denied all charges.
- Neighbors testified about frequent screaming and banging noises from the Sharif home, describing the sounds as reaching 'fever pitch.'
- A former neighbor recalled the stepmother's aggressive behavior and the use of abusive language towards the children.
- Prosecutors allege a 'campaign of abuse' leading to Sara's death, with the defendants fleeing to Pakistan shortly after the incident.