Bradford man convicted of murdering step-mother
Rizwana Kousar was discovered unconscious in the bath at her home in August 2023
A man has been convicted of the murder of his step-mum in Bradford.
Abdul Sami, 23, of Mannheim Road, was found guilty of the killing of Rizwana Kousar, aged 41, following a trial at Bradford Crown Court.
On August 15 2023, Rizwana was discovered unconscious in the bath at her Kensington Road home.
She was taken to hospital, where she sadly died two days later.
The trial revealed that Sami had strangled his step-mother with her own headscarf.
A post-mortem examination determined she died due to a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen.
Sami is scheduled to be sentenced on 20th March.
Rizwana’s family shared the following tribute: “Rizwana was a cherished daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, whose heart was always full of love and selflessness.”
“Her kindness and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone she touched, bringing warmth and joy into countless lives.”
“The void she has left is immeasurable, and our hearts are shattered by her absence.”
“We hope only to seek justice for Rizwana and ask for our privacy to be respected.”
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Matt Holdsworth, of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“This was a deeply tragic case, and our thoughts remain with the family, and everyone affected by Rizwana’s death.”
“This investigation has involved complex and technical investigation which has taken significant time to reach this point.”
“We hope that this verdict brings some measure of comfort to those grieving, and we will continue to support the family.”