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Report: Suspect in murder of young boy in Beit Shemesh was under influence of drugs
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe suspect in the murder of a young boy in Beit Shemesh last week was under the influence of drugs when he carried out the deadly stabbing, according to a report.
Liel Ifergen had taken a substance before he stabbed to death 7-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon and injured his 4-year-old cousin, while their parents were out of the house, according to the Kan public broadcaster. The stabbing took place during a birthday party for Dadon.
The report does not specify what drugs Ifergen took.
The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court today ordered Ifergen kept in custody until at least September 3, police say.
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