Stepmother of murdered girl seeks inquest with jury

The stepmother of a murdered 10-year-old girl wants the inquest into her death to be heard by a jury, according to reports from Sky and BBC.

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Stepmother of murdered Sara Sharif wants inquest to be held with jury

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Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life after the 10-year-old was found dead at home.

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Sky Published 20 July 2026

Stepmother of murdered Sara Sharif wants inquest to be held with jury

BBC Published 20 July 2026

Sara Sharif killer wants inquest with jury

Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life after the 10-year-old was found dead at home.

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