Crime & Safety
Indianapolis Father, Son Get 71 Years For Robbery, Man's Death
An Indianapolis father and son were sentenced to 71 years in prison for the 2016 robbery and death of an elderly man: Report
INDIANAPOLIS — AP News reports an Indianapolis father and son have each been sentenced to more than 70 years in prison in the 2016 robbery and killing of a man who was found dead in a parking lot with a pillow case over his head and duct tape around his neck. According to AP News, 45-year-old Ziad Abd and 22-year-old Akram Abd learned on Tuesday that they'd be sentenced to 71 years, after being convicted of murder and robbery last month.
This comes nearly two years after 62-year-old Mohamed Mahmoud was killed in April 2016, as AP News reports authorities said his wrists and ankles were bound with duct tape.
An autopsy determined Mahmoud died from asphyxiation.
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According to AP News, authorities say Mahmoud’s business “Taxesmart” was found unlocked, and the safe in the office was open and empty.
Prosecutors determined the pair was preparing to move to Michigan after paying $35,000 in cash for a Detroit home.
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