Minisode 10: Sinners Disguised as Saints
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02/25/25 • 21 min
In this disturbing case, Wisam Sharieff, a Quran teacher and Imam, exploited his position of trust to manipulate Blake Barakat and her minor daughter. The legal process continues, and justice must be fully served to hold all responsible accountable. This case highlights the dangers of unchecked authority and the urgent need for justice for the victims involved.
TW: This case involves child abuse. Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.
For an enhanced experience, we recommend setting the playback speed to 1.1.
Resources:
https://cdnmef.meforum.org/f6/12/d33340704bb8a2703de7e96d764c/usa-v-sharieff-alndce-24-00689-0001-1.pdf
https://www.cbs42.com/news/new-details-emerge-in-what-shelby-county-sheriffs-office-calls-the-most-egregious-crime-of-its-nature/
https://medium.com/@ysazhar/spiritual-monsters-reflections-on-the-arrest-of-wisam-sharieff-c42dd21b51b9
https://web.archive.org/web/20160305135719/http:/www.wisamsharieff.com/about
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26AA0D8FBFE840D9
In this disturbing case, Wisam Sharieff, a Quran teacher and Imam, exploited his position of trust to manipulate Blake Barakat and her minor daughter. The legal process continues, and justice must be fully served to hold all responsible accountable. This case highlights the dangers of unchecked authority and the urgent need for justice for the victims involved.
TW: This case involves child abuse. Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.
For an enhanced experience, we recommend setting the playback speed to 1.1.
Resources:
https://cdnmef.meforum.org/f6/12/d33340704bb8a2703de7e96d764c/usa-v-sharieff-alndce-24-00689-0001-1.pdf
https://www.cbs42.com/news/new-details-emerge-in-what-shelby-county-sheriffs-office-calls-the-most-egregious-crime-of-its-nature/
https://medium.com/@ysazhar/spiritual-monsters-reflections-on-the-arrest-of-wisam-sharieff-c42dd21b51b9
https://web.archive.org/web/20160305135719/http:/www.wisamsharieff.com/about
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26AA0D8FBFE840D9
Previous Episode
Episode 20: Deadly Discipline
In this episode, we'll uncover what happened to Sara Sharif, including the post-mortem findings and the verdict.
A big thank you to Ibrar for suggesting this heartbreaking case.
TW: This case involves child abuse. Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.
For an enhanced experience, we recommend setting the playback speed to 1.1.
If you have a story or case to share, feel free to email us at [email protected] or drop us a message on Instagram on @crimestoriesofpakistan.
Resources:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/08/sara-sharif-month-unanswered-questions-about-death
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgedlr7qg1o
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/sara-sharif-father-family-murder-mum-stepmum/
https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-King-v-Sharif-Batool-and-Malik.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sara_Sharif#cite_note-E-7
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgedlr7qg1o
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/horrifying-whatsapp-messages-between-sara-34016387
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/sara-sharifs-father-inflicted-all-night-sit-up-punishment-nmh9fh9gx?utm_source=chatgpt.com®ion=global
https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-King-v-Sharif-Batool-and-Malik.pdf
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