Queens Woman Indicted for Murder and Arson

Aliya Fakhri, 43, has been indicted on multiple counts of murder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a garage in Queens on November 2, killing her ex-boyfriend Edward Jacobs, 35, and his friend Anastasia Ettienne, 33. Prosecutors allege that Fakhri arrived at the garage and threatened, 'You’re all going to die today' before igniting the blaze near the entrance, which trapped both victims inside. Despite efforts to escape, Jacobs and Ettienne succumbed to smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. Fakhri, who reportedly acted out of jealousy, faces a potential life sentence if convicted. The victims had been living in the garage, which was deemed unfit for habitation, and Jacobs had recently ended his relationship with Fakhri, leading to ongoing harassment. The case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and unresolved relationship conflicts.