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Pregnant Mom Stabbed 24 Times by Fiancé
19 Jul
Summary
- Pregnant woman was stabbed 24 times by her fiancé in daylight.
- The attack occurred as the victim was eight months pregnant.
- Her fiancé admitted attempted murder and was sentenced to 18 years.
In a shocking daylight attack in March 2016, Natalie Queiroz, then 40 and eight months pregnant, was stabbed 24 times by her fiancé, Babur Raja. The incident occurred on a busy high street in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, while Natalie was shopping.
Despite initial interventions by passersby, Raja, who had planned the attack for at least two weeks, managed to break free and continue stabbing Natalie. The assault was described as a 'cold, planned, violent, murder attempt' by the victim, and medics called it 'an execution' due to the severity of injuries.
Natalie underwent emergency surgery, including a C-section, at a Birmingham hospital. Miraculously, both she and her baby daughter survived the ordeal, though they continue to live with the trauma.
Babur Raja pleaded guilty to attempted murder, attempted child destruction, and wounding passersby. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with the court hearing his actions were triggered by a conflict between his mother's faith and his relationship.
