Faisal's Snake: The Decade-Long Blueprint for Betrayal, Blackmail, and Brutal Murder

Beginning in 1998, a man named Walid, later nicknamed the “Snake of Faisal,” built up a long record of manipulative and increasingly violent behavior. Known for his greed and resentment, he moved to Cairo and convinced his wealthy uncle-in-law to open a juice shop partnership with him in 2006, gaining access to money and influence. By 2009, Walid’s ambitions turned deadly. He sexually assaulted and brutally murdered his aunt, Sabra, in an attempt to take full control of the business, then set her apartment on fire to cover up the crime. His plan failed when investigators traced the crime back to him, leading to his arrest and eventual death sentence. The case came to symbolize a story of pure malice—driven less by necessity and more by Walid’s deep-seated cruelty and greed.