Man Admits To Murder Of Żurrieq Jeweller Who Died More Than A Year After The Attack
Mohamed Anas Boualam has admitted to the murder of Żurrieq jeweller Joseph Carabott, who died this month, more than a year after he was attacked in a botched robbery attempt.
Boualam hit Carabott repeatedly in the face using a knife handle during the attack in August 2023. The Moroccan national admitted to wilful homicide, illegal arrest and theft. His sentencing will be decided at a later stage. His charges were recently updated to include murder after Carabott died earlier this month from pneumonia linked to his injuries.
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Boualam did not act alone in his robbery attempt. His co-accused Zouhair Hadoumi continues to deny charges. Another accused, Donna Sciberras, previously admitted her role in the attack and was sentenced to 28 years in prison. Sciberras even testified against her co-accused, informing the court of the events of the attack.
Carabott was beaten unconscious after he called out for help during the robbery. He was found in his jewellery store lying on the floor in a pool of blood by his children. He was then rushed to Mater Dei Hospital.
AG lawyers Kaylie Bonett and Anthony Vella prosecuted, assisted by police inspector Lydon Zammit. Defence lawyers George Anton Buttigieg and Mark Mifsud Cutajar appeared for Boulam and Hadouni respectively.Lawyers Stephen Tonna Lowell and Ana Thomas assisted the victim’s family.
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