January 22, 2010 - Mother of five Marzieh Rahimi, who was said to be trying to escape a violent arranged marriage, was killed in front of her baby and toddler. Soltan Ahmad Azizi, 45, has pleaded not guilty to her murder at their Hampton Park home in November 2007. The Supreme Court heard yesterday that Ms Rahimi, 33, had told social workers her husband had branded her a slave with no rights. Prosecutor Peter Rose, SC, told the jury Ms Rahimi had complained her husband punched her and said her only purpose was to have babies and raise children. Mr Azizi told police he didn't plan to kill Ms Rahimi. He said he punched her, then "choked her with her veil"; he then rang 000, telling the operator, "I killed my wife...come see. You come. My kids are only little." Police found Ms Rahimi on the floor with her baby, three months, and toddler, 22 months, nearby. Click below for story.
Court Hears that Afghan Man Strangled His Wife after Complaining She was 'Becoming Australian'
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