AJAX -- A 31-year-old Ajax woman was killed Friday night in what investigators believe is a domestic-violence homicide and her husband is charged with second degree murder.
Officers found a woman with obvious signs of trauma in her townhouse on Torr Lane, near the intersection of Kingston Road East and Salem Road South, on Friday, July 19 at approximately 7:22 p.m.
The victim has been identified as Nasira Fazli. She is Durham's third homicide victim of 2013.
Her husband, 31-year-old Feraidon Mohammad Imbrahem, has been charged with second degree murder and remains in custody. Police have not commented on whether there was any previous violence reported in the home.
"We're in the initial stages of the investigation," said Detective Sergeant John Allan.
Neighbours say the couple, who had a young son, had only lived in the townhouse for two months. The family is described as quiet. The man seemed to be staying home to care for their toddler, and he was often seen taking the boy to the park nearby.
No one else was in the residence at the time of the incident and the boy is now staying with family, according to police.
"I came out and saw all the police cars. They had police with guns pointed at the man. They were trying to resuscitate her right beside the ambulance," said neighbour Mike Ormonde.
Mr. Ormonde said after the suspect and victim were taken away, three brothers or male relatives of the victim arrived on the scene "ranting and raving". Shortly after the woman's parents arrived at the home and a second ambulance was called for the victim's mother who fainted, according to Mr. Ormonde.
"I don't know, it's crazy," said Mr. Ormonde who has lived in the area for 12 years. "This is a quiet neighbourhood."
Some neighbours mentioned hearing gun shots but police have now stated that no gun was involved in the murder. Further forensic tests are being scheduled to confirm cause of death, according to police and the results are expected by Sunday.
The forensic identification unit, homicide unit and investigators from the west, central west and central east division criminal investigation bureaus have been called in to assist with the investigation. Police are expecting to continue their investigation at the residence for several days.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. Leipsig (ext. 5319) or D/Sgt. Allan (ext. 5400) of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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