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Albanian Killer Seeks Prison Transfer for Family Visits

8/23/2025

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Eugert Merizaj, an Albanian murderer serving 32 years in the UK, requests a transfer to Albania for family visits and better conditions.
He posts videos from prison, depicting a relatively comfortable lifestyle and income from online gaming.
The UK government seeks to decrease foreign prisoners, allowing deportation after serving 30% of sentences.
Merizaj was convicted for the 2019 shotgun murder of drug dealer Hemawand Ali Hussein.

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Story summary

Eugert Merizaj, an Albanian murderer serving 32 years in the UK, requests a transfer to Albania for family visits and better conditions.
He posts videos from prison, depicting a relatively comfortable lifestyle and income from online gaming.
The UK government seeks to decrease foreign prisoners, allowing deportation after serving 30% of sentences.
Merizaj was convicted for the 2019 shotgun murder of drug dealer Hemawand Ali Hussein.