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88-Year-Old Confesses to Son's 1974 Drowning Murder

8/24/2025

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Eilat Police arrested 88-year-old Asher Goldstein for allegedly murdering his son Saar, who drowned in 1974.
Goldstein confessed, stating he acted out of "mercy" due to the child's cerebral palsy.
His prior conviction for murdering his wife in 1976 raises questions about the statute of limitations.
Goldstein's attorney seeks dismissal due to his age and health; the court has extended his detention for investigation.

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Eilat Police arrested 88-year-old Asher Goldstein for allegedly murdering his son Saar, who drowned in 1974.
Goldstein confessed, stating he acted out of "mercy" due to the child's cerebral palsy.
His prior conviction for murdering his wife in 1976 raises questions about the statute of limitations.
Goldstein's attorney seeks dismissal due to his age and health; the court has extended his detention for investigation.