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According to Bay Area murder investigators, Cash App co-founder Bob Lee was stabbed by his killer amid an argument over the suspect’s sister.
New court docket docs filed late this week by prosecutors within the case allege Lee — who was stabbed to loss of life in San Francisco earlier this month — was in the midst of a disagreement with accused killer Nima Momeni earlier than the homicide. The two males had been reportedly arguing about Nima’s sister Khazar Momeni (pictured above, middle) on the time of the tragedy.
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According to TMZ, which obtained and revealed the presence of those new court docket docs on Friday afternoon, Bob and Nima had “a spat” earlier than the homicide. At least one witness claims the battle was about whether or not Khazar was “doing drugs or anything inappropriate” whereas spending time with Lee.
In the court docket docs, prosecutors say the witness alleges Lee “tried to talk Momeni down” and “reassure him” that his sister was secure and in good fingers. That dialog first supposedly occurred within the afternoon or early night of April 3. Hours later, Bob was stabbed to loss of life. Now, police declare Nima, who they arrested days in the past, is the alleged killer.
Investigators have pieced collectively Bob’s last moments with safety digicam video and different surveillance instruments. According to cops, Lee left his San Francisco resort at 12:31 am native time on the morning of April 4. He walked the eight-minute path to Khazar’s place. Then, at round 2:00 am, Nima confirmed as much as Khazar’s condominium. Moments later, he and Bob go away in Khazar’s automobile and “drive to a secluded area.”
At that time, prosecutors declare, Nima allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Bob thrice, together with “once directly in the heart.” In these court docket paperwork, prosecutors allege they’ve video of the particular stabbing. Other video taken minutes later exhibits Bob staggering for assist after having been stabbed.
Prosecutors additionally declare Khazar was texting Lee after that night time’s argument.
In one textual content, she supposedly wrote to Bob:
“Nima came wayyyyyy down hard on you.”
And in one other to the murdered tech exec, she added:
“Thank you for being such a classy man handling it with class Love you Selfish pricks.”
Wow.
Here is extra on the court docket paperwork launched late this week, and the continuing homicide investigation:
Per TMZ, Nima Momeni does have a previous prison historical past.
He was apparently arrested in 2004 and charged with driving beneath the affect. Then, he was arrested once more in 2011 and accused of being in possession of an unlawful switchblade.
We’ll proceed to share extra updates on this surprising case as they change into obtainable…
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