Days before the murder: Family of suspect in stabbing of 7-year-old requested a psychiatrist — and was given an appointment for December
The arrest of Liel Ifargan, suspected of murdering 7-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon in Beit Shemesh, has been extended by 10 days. Ifargan's family claimed that days before the violent outburst, they asked the HMO to have him examined by a psychiatrist, but were told he posed no danger.
The Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem ruled on Tuesday that the arrest of 26-year-old Liel Ifargan, suspected of murdering 7-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon, will be extended by 10 days. The suspect remains under observation at a psychiatric facility.
While the investigation continues to determine the motive for the horrific murder in Beit Shemesh, Ifargan's family claims that a few days before the incident, they contacted their HMO requesting a psychiatric evaluation. According to the family, they were told that Ifargan posed no danger, and the appointment was scheduled for December—about four months later. It was also revealed that Ifargan had been hospitalized in a psychiatric facility several years ago, but was released after being deemed no threat to himself or others.
Hillel was stabbed to death about a week ago at a birthday party in Beit Shemesh. His 4-year-old cousin was also seriously injured. The two were under the supervision of a 15-year-old relative who witnessed the event. The children were found wounded near a home pool. A MADA team evacuated both to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save Hillel. Police are investigating whether the incident was preceded by a dispute between the two neighboring families. Ifargan's father was arrested earlier on suspicion of obstructing the investigation and has been released to house arrest.
Even after being wounded, Hillel remained conscious. Amos, Hillel's father, recounted that his son managed to speak with the father of the child at whose home he was staying while he tried to stop the bleeding:
"Hillel spoke with the other father, who brought him into the house and blocked the blood. He was still conscious. They saw the hole in his heart and thought it was a gunshot."
Amos added:
"He went to his cousin, and an hour before, they were photographed in the water, happy and joyful. I hope I will be strong. All my strength was drawn from him, because we had a love of father and son, something unusual. He showered love. Just a smile that never faded. Seven and a half years I received a gift; yesterday the correction ended."
