Woman Confesses to Killing 11 Husbands Within 22 Years in Ghastly Serial Murder Case
- For over two decades, Kulthum Akbari charmed elderly men into marriage, only to slowly poison them to death
- Now, the 56-year-old dubbed Iran’s “Black Widow,” has confessed to killing 11 husbands in a cold-blooded bid for wealth
- Her recent arrest has left the nation bewildered, and dozens of grieving families are demanding justice
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Tehran — A 56-year-old woman identified as Kulthum Akbari has confessed to killing 11 elderly husbands over 22 years in what prosecutors describe as a calculated and methodical campaign for financial gain.
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The shocking case has earned her the grim nickname of Iran’s “Black Widow” and sparked nationwide outrage.
When did Kulthum Akbari begin killing?
According to court documents, Akbari’s alleged killing spree began in 2000 and continued until 2023, Gulf News reports.
Investigators say she targeted elderly men, married them, and slowly poisoned them with a mixture of diabetes medications, stimulants, and, in some cases, industrial alcohol.
“The defendant was skilled at covering her tracks,” prosecutors told the court. “Most of the victims appeared to have died of natural causes due to their age and chronic illnesses, allowing her to continue for decades without raising suspicion.”
Her final alleged victim, 2023’s Azizollah Babaei, died under circumstances that initially seemed natural.
But suspicions raised by Babaei’s son triggered a police investigation, ultimately leading to Akbari’s arrest.
Number of charges against Kulthum Akbari
During court proceedings, prosecutors revealed that Akbari meticulously monitored her victims’ health, waiting for the precise moment to strike to avoid detection.
She has also been charged with one count of attempted murder after an alleged failed poisoning.
The case has drawn more than 45 plaintiffs, including the families of several victims. Relatives of the four men killed have publicly called for Akbari to face the death penalty.
According to Blic, Akbari currently faces 11 charges of premeditated murder and one of attempted murder.
A verdict is expected once the remaining hearings conclude, in a trial that has captured the attention of both Iranian and international media.
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Social media reactions
Wwm Lea:
"Yaani after two years anaolewa tena. Mimi niskie wawili wamekufa alafu nioe huyo nefa."
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"Just like the female spider known as "Black Widow." It eats its male counterpart after mating."
Michele Ouma
"She must have been put through some trauma by a man in her prime that made her commit such atrocities."
Wife who mourned husband on social media arrested
Elsewhere, a woman named Mwila Kasase and her two sons were arrested by law enforcement officers on allegations of killing the family patriarch.
Witnesses say Kasase became agitated when she had to use public transportation after her husband, Alex Kanyama, drove out with the family car.
Frustrated, she returned home and convinced her 20-year-old and 18-year-old children to join her in beating Kanyama to death
She then went on social media and shared a heartfelt post expressing how broken she was by her husband's demise, only to be arrested in connection with the murder.
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