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Couple Sentenced for Murder of Sara Sharif Amid Care Failures

11/14/2025

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Story summary

Sara Sharif's body was found at her Woking home on August 10, 2023.
A review found staff tried to check Sara but went to the wrong address.
Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, were sentenced to life for Sara Sharif's murder after two years of abuse.
The review criticized Surrey services for failing to recognize Sara Sharif's risk.
Surrey County Council expressed regret and said it would implement recommendations.

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Story summary

Sara Sharif's body was found at her Woking home on August 10, 2023.
A review found staff tried to check Sara but went to the wrong address.
Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, were sentenced to life for Sara Sharif's murder after two years of abuse.
The review criticized Surrey services for failing to recognize Sara Sharif's risk.
Surrey County Council expressed regret and said it would implement recommendations.