‘She died because of me’

Courts heard that Sara had more than 70 injuries, including injuries to her ribs, shoulder blades, fingers and 11 fractures to her spine, a puncture wound to the head, a traumatic brain injury, a burn on her buttock caused by a domestic iron, and human bite marks.

Since the arrest, the trio denied any involvement, but in court, Urfan changed his narrative and admitted that “she died because of me.”

On December 17, 2024, Sharif received a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years, and Batool was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 33 years. During sentencing, Mr. Justice Cavanagh described their actions as “a campaign of torture” marked by ” the degree of cruelty involved is almost inconceivable.” Malik was sentenced to 16 years in prison for causing or allowing the death of a child.

Sara’s birth mother, Olga Domin, issued a statement that was read in court.

Calling the three suspects “sadists,” she said “Although even this word is not enough for you. I would say you are executioners.”

Next, she addressed her daughter and said: “She is now an angel who looks down on us from heaven. She is no longer experiencing violence.”