Turkish official says proof found that Saudi journalist killed in consulate

ANKARA, Turkey — A high-level Turkish official says police have found “certain evidence” during their search of the Saudi Consulate showing that Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi was killed there.

The official does not provide details on the evidence that was recovered during the hourslong search at the diplomatic mission that ended early Tuesday.

The official speaks to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation.

Turkish officials say Saudi agents killed and dismembered the writer at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Saudi Arabia previously called the allegation “baseless,” but US media reports suggest the Saudis may soon acknowledge Khashoggi was killed there, perhaps as part of a botched interrogation.

— AP