The Writing Was on the Wall: Murder Suspect Shakes Carmel Coast

The Haifa Magistrate's Court extended by five days the remand of Ohad Ard, 36, suspected of murdering his brother Asa Ard, 41, at the family farm in Moshav Ein Ayala. Ohad was arrested in Netanya, denies the allegations, and claims he tried to help his brother. Judge Farha Jubran Miller rejected the release request, citing reasonable suspicion. Background: a long-running dispute over their father's inheritance and farm rights, including prior harassment attributed to Ohad.

The Haifa Magistrate's Court extended by five days the remand of Ohad Ard, 36, who was arrested yesterday in Netanya on suspicion of murdering his brother Asa Ard, 41, at the family farm in Moshav Ein Ayala, and then fleeing. The Central Unit of the Menashe District is investigating the case. Ohad does not deny being at the scene but denies the allegations, providing a detailed account that he tried to help his brother. Judge Farha Jubran Miller rejected the release request, stating that a review of the investigation materials indicates reasonable suspicion. Background: a long-running dispute over the inheritance of their father, who died about two years ago, and rights to the farm, worth millions. The dispute included harassment attributed to Ohad against his brother and mother, including break-ins, assaults, and property damage. In a previous case, a plea deal was signed and his conviction was annulled. Moshav members said, "The writing was on the wall."