Malang Akbari faces first-degree murder charges in Jefferson City, Missouri, after allegedly stabbing his wife, Manhaz Akbari, during an argument over suspected infidelity and food tampering.​
Incident Details
Police reports state Akbari confronted his wife in their kitchen, grabbed a knife, and stabbed her when she began screaming. He then laid her on the floor, placed a pillow under her head, and sat with her as she bled out before fleeing with their young children.​
Aftermath and Arrest
Akbari called his adult son to confess, prompting the son to discover his mother’s body and alert authorities. Police later stopped Akbari’s vehicle in Pettis County, where he surrendered peacefully after dropping off his 18-month-old son with a relative; the 12-year-old daughter was found safe.​
Charges and Court Status
Prosecutors added charges of armed criminal action and first-degree child endangerment, with no bond granted. His arraignment occurred in Cole County Circuit Court as scheduled.​
Family Background
Neighbors and church leaders described the Afghan refugee family as community-oriented, having resettled in the U.S. after Akbari’s work as a military translator. The church continues supporting the surviving children.
