Posted on 04/27/2016 7:57:09 PM PDT by nickcarraway
"We don't know where Haseeb is," a relative said.
The funerals of a San Jose couple might be delayed, yet another tragedy for the tight-knit Bangladesh community, because by California law, the bodies of the parents must be released to their older son.
But since 20-something Haseeb Rabbi is missing, the bodies of his parents – Golam and Shamima Rabbi – cannot be released until May 4 to anyone else, the Evergreen Islamic Center of San Jose wrote on its Facebook page.
The couple's 17-year-old son, who attends Evergreen High School, is considered a minor and can’t sign the papers to receive his parents, who were found killed in their Lucas Court home in the Evergreen neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. Relatives said they got worried with Golam Rabbi didn't show up for work on Saturday. Family members discovered the bodies, surrounded by chilling messages written on the floor and walls, sources claimed.
According to Islamic law, a body should be buried as soon as possible from the time of death. Most Muslim communities try to bury the dead within 24 hours.
"This is so hard," Golam Rabbi's nephew, Naseer Hasan, 32, of Santa Clara, told NBC Bay Area on Wednesday. "In our religion, we have to bury someone as soon as possible. It's taking so long. We're really upset."
The couple's killer has not yet been found, and sources told NBC Bay Area that messages were scrawled in black magic marker on the floor and wall. One of those messages read: “Sorry, my first killing was clumsy” sources claimed. Another rant ended with something to the effect of: "I can’t be like you, telling a lie. I can’t love someone without telling them."
It is unclear where Haseeb Rabbi has been since his parents were found shot to death; his mother's body was found near the laundry room.
"We don't know where Haseeb is," Hasan said. "Some people tried to call his cell phone on Sunday, but couldn't reach him." He said he is worried about Haseeb Rabbi's safety.
According to Hasan, both brothers went to an event in Oakland, leaving San Jose on Saturday morning.
San Jose police on Tuesday said they wanted to speak to the family's eldest son, saying that he simply might be able to answer some questions. Police also said that they don't believe the Rabbis death was a "random act of violence," noting that the suspect was "someone familiar to the family." Because the the family is Muslim, and the parents hail from Bangladesh, the police department also stressed that the deaths of the Rabbis are not being investigated as a hate crime.
'Sorry, My First Kill Was Clumsy:' Sources Claim Message Written on Wall in San Jose Double Homicide'Sorry, My First Kill Was Clumsy:' Sources Claim
Sources who claim they were inside the home shortly after a San Jose husband and wife were found shot to death this weekend, say they saw writing on the floor in big black magic marker letters that read: "Sorry, my first kill was clumsy." Marianne Favro reports.
Hasan said that both parents had a "really good relationship with their kids," and the family was "financially stable." He can't figure out who would want to kill his aunt and uncle.
According to the board of trustees at the mosque where the Rabbis regularly attended, if Haseeb Rabbi still has not come forward by May 4, the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office will release the bodies to Golam Rabbi’s siblings.
“We would like to ask the entire community to pray for the deceased and may Allah (SWT) give their family strength to comprehend these troubling days,” the board message said.
The family hopes to have a funeral at the Five Pillars Farm Cemetery in Livermore.
I hope they catch the murderer quickly.
Am Muslim Rabbi? This is confuysing...
A missing son. Literal writing on the wall apologizing for the killing, and there is no warrant out for the son? This entire article is written so poorly too. It only glosses over the murder of these folks, but harps on the fact they were Muslims from Bangladesh without adding anything to the story. What type of worthless reporters and editors are running these media outlets? I could catch a bass at the river that could do a better writing job than I see in 80% of the articles from otherwise reputable news outlets these days.
Totally agree with the poor writing of the article and that the oldest son could very well be the prime suspect. Would be interesting to know more about the son and where he’s supposed to be.
What’s with the CA law only allowing the eldest son to sign for the bodies? That’s crazy. It’s understandable the 17 year old can’t sign but surely there’s another adult relative.
I'm guessing "Why did you do it?" would be the first one.
Do I get a prize?
“It is unclear where Haseeb Rabbi has been since his parents were found shot to death; his mother’s body was found near the laundry room”
In other words, we don’t know where sonny is but we do know where mom was.
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