Koci Selamaj is a 36 year old man from Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. Selamaj has been arrested and charged with the murder of school teacher Sabina Nessa, whose body was found in a London park.
Koci Selamaj Murder Allegation
Selamaj Arrested, Charged. “A 36-year-old man appeared in a British court on Tuesday after being charged with the murder of Sabina Nessa, an elementary-school teacher who was killed in a park near her home in Southeast London earlier this month. Koci Selamaj was taken into police custody on Sunday. During a court hearing on Tuesday, his lawyer, Aidan Harvey, said Mr. Selamaj intended to plead not guilty.” [NY Times]
Selamaj Is From Eastbourne, East Sussex. “Selamaj, from Eastbourne in East Sussex, was taken from prison to Willesden magistrates court for a two-minute initial hearing on Tuesday morning, where he spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.” [Guardian]
Nessa Disappeared After Walking To Pub. “Delivery driver Koci Selamaj, 36, is accused of killing Sabina Nessa, who disappeared while walking to meet a friend at a pub a few minutes from her home in southeast London on Sept. 17. Nessa’s body was found in a local park the next day.” [AP]
CCTV Footage Captured Man At Scene. “Police had earlier released CCTV footage of a man seen along Nessa’s route on the night she was killed, asking anyone who recognised him to contact them immediately. Police said the man is believed to have been carrying a reflective red object that he may have been trying to conceal up his sleeve.” [Al Jazeera]
Candlelight Vigil Held For Nessa. “Residents in Nessa’s neighbourhood, Kidbrooke, a quiet London suburb around 20 minutes by train from central London, have been left shocked by the killing in their community.” [CNN]
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