KASIM KHURAM SHOCKS ASTON AND BIRMINGHAM WITH HORRIFIC CRIME AT FUNERAL HOME
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In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, Kasim Khuram, a 23-year-old man from Aston, was convicted of heinous acts committed at a funeral home located on Walsall Road in Great Barr, Birmingham. The events unfolded on Remembrance Sunday in January 2019, when Khuram, under the influence of alcohol, Mamba, and PCP, broke into the Central England Co-operative Funeralcare, a well-known funeral establishment serving the Birmingham area.
According to reports, Khuram gained entry into the premises by triggering the burglar alarm, which alerted authorities. Upon arrival, police found Khuram at the scene, and he was promptly arrested. During the investigation, it was revealed that Khuram had lifted the lids of nine coffins containing the remains of men, women, and even a baby. His actions went beyond mere intrusion; he removed clothing from two of the bodies and committed sexual acts on one of the corpses, an act that has been described as a total degradation of the deceased.
Sandra Cherry, the manager of the funeral home, responded swiftly upon discovering the disturbance. She arrived to find a female victim had been interfered with, adding to the gravity of the incident. Khuram’s initial reaction after his arrest was bizarre; he claimed he had left his watch inside the funeral home and made a disturbing remark, saying, “I bet you think I have been ‘s***** them don’t you?’”
Forensic evidence confirmed Khuram’s involvement, with swabs taken from the victim matching his profile. In December, he pleaded guilty before Birmingham Crown Court to the sexual penetration of a corpse. The court heard that Khuram’s actions were not only a violation of the dead but also a profound assault on the sanctity of the funeral space.
His Honour Judge Melbourne Inman QC delivered a stern judgment, emphasizing the severity and unprecedented nature of the crimes. He stated, “The offences you committed offend all human sensibility. I have not been able to find any similar case.” The judge detailed how Khuram had broken into the chapel of rest with the intent to steal valuables, but his actions escalated to disturbing the nine bodies present. The court described how at least three coffins had been disturbed, with one lid left on a face, leaving a mark, and another female victim’s lower clothes removed. One body was taken out of its coffin and placed on the floor, illustrating the total disrespect shown.
Judge Inman expressed the profound impact such acts have on the families of the deceased, noting the chilling effect on their grief and the emotional trauma inflicted. He acknowledged Khuram’s underlying psychotic tendencies, attributing them to drug-induced psychosis caused by a dangerous cocktail of substances, including alcohol, but emphasized that there was little mitigation for his actions.
Prosecutor Robert Price highlighted the immeasurable pain caused to the victims’ families, who have sought counseling and medication in the aftermath. A family statement described the incident as “a thunderbolt to the heart of our family,” emphasizing the deep grief and helplessness they felt. The court’s proceedings and the evidence presented painted a grim picture of a man who had committed one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory.
Khuram, who is unemployed and resides in a hostel in Aston, has a history of mental health issues, including previous sectioning. His sentencing is scheduled for January 31, where he faces a substantial prison term. The case has left the community and the families involved grappling with the trauma of such a heinous violation, raising questions about security and mental health support for vulnerable individuals in the Birmingham area.
According to reports, Khuram gained entry into the premises by triggering the burglar alarm, which alerted authorities. Upon arrival, police found Khuram at the scene, and he was promptly arrested. During the investigation, it was revealed that Khuram had lifted the lids of nine coffins containing the remains of men, women, and even a baby. His actions went beyond mere intrusion; he removed clothing from two of the bodies and committed sexual acts on one of the corpses, an act that has been described as a total degradation of the deceased.
Sandra Cherry, the manager of the funeral home, responded swiftly upon discovering the disturbance. She arrived to find a female victim had been interfered with, adding to the gravity of the incident. Khuram’s initial reaction after his arrest was bizarre; he claimed he had left his watch inside the funeral home and made a disturbing remark, saying, “I bet you think I have been ‘s***** them don’t you?’”
Forensic evidence confirmed Khuram’s involvement, with swabs taken from the victim matching his profile. In December, he pleaded guilty before Birmingham Crown Court to the sexual penetration of a corpse. The court heard that Khuram’s actions were not only a violation of the dead but also a profound assault on the sanctity of the funeral space.
His Honour Judge Melbourne Inman QC delivered a stern judgment, emphasizing the severity and unprecedented nature of the crimes. He stated, “The offences you committed offend all human sensibility. I have not been able to find any similar case.” The judge detailed how Khuram had broken into the chapel of rest with the intent to steal valuables, but his actions escalated to disturbing the nine bodies present. The court described how at least three coffins had been disturbed, with one lid left on a face, leaving a mark, and another female victim’s lower clothes removed. One body was taken out of its coffin and placed on the floor, illustrating the total disrespect shown.
Judge Inman expressed the profound impact such acts have on the families of the deceased, noting the chilling effect on their grief and the emotional trauma inflicted. He acknowledged Khuram’s underlying psychotic tendencies, attributing them to drug-induced psychosis caused by a dangerous cocktail of substances, including alcohol, but emphasized that there was little mitigation for his actions.
Prosecutor Robert Price highlighted the immeasurable pain caused to the victims’ families, who have sought counseling and medication in the aftermath. A family statement described the incident as “a thunderbolt to the heart of our family,” emphasizing the deep grief and helplessness they felt. The court’s proceedings and the evidence presented painted a grim picture of a man who had committed one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory.
Khuram, who is unemployed and resides in a hostel in Aston, has a history of mental health issues, including previous sectioning. His sentencing is scheduled for January 31, where he faces a substantial prison term. The case has left the community and the families involved grappling with the trauma of such a heinous violation, raising questions about security and mental health support for vulnerable individuals in the Birmingham area.