Maya Vishniyak's killer suspected of filming body, sending to friends
Police will request an additional 10 days to complete the investigation.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERIMaya Vishniyak, a 22-year-old murdered by her boyfriend, 21-year-old Amit Almog.(photo credit: FACEBOOK VIA MAARIV)
Amit Almog, 21, the boyfriend and suspected murderer of Maya Vishniyak, 22, allegedly videotaped her corpse after strangling her to death and sent the video to at least one of his friends, according to Jerusalem Post sister publication Maariv.On Sunday, the police asked the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court to extend his detention by 10 days to complete their investigation. The court granted an eight-day extension.Friends of Almog were interrogated and gave testimony. They may be subjected to more questioning if the police suspect they have additional information.Almog is believed to have strangled Vishniyak to death and moderately injured his mother. He was psychologically evaluated last week after it became known he had a history of mental illness.When Almog was arrested, he showed signs of mental instability and panic and lunged at police officers in the courtroom. He is said to have been very confused during the investigation, though he confessed to the murder, saying voices in his head told him to do it.Following the murder, 54 local council leaders called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to establish a national task force to address violence against women.
