Preliminary hearing for man accused of decapitating wife
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday morning for a man accused of decapitating his wife in Northeast Philadelphia. Last month, 41-year-old Leila Al Raheel was found dead in her Lawndale home.
Police say she was found decapitated on the kitchen floor. A gruesome crime that has left neighbors horrified.
"Pretty much a lot of disbelief that it can happen in our neighborhood because we have a nice neighborhood," neighbor Joe Eichler said.
Police say they found her husband, 34-year-old Ahmad Shareef, blocks away hiding in bushes.
In this case, police have not released a motive but neighbors say they believe there were mental health issues and say there have been ongoing problems at this home and a history of domestic issues.
The hearing is set for 9 a.m.
