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Malak Hussian

Death by Force
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On a tragic evening in Little Rock, Arkansas, the life of 10-year-old Malak Hussian was brutally cut short. On June 4, 1995, Malak, along with her siblings, 12-year-old Mustafa Hussian and 17-year-old Marcell Young, were murdered in their home. The horrific event unfolded when a group of individuals, intent on retribution, forced their way into the family's residence.

The assailants were led by Riley Dobi Noel, then 23, who believed that another of the victims' sisters had been involved i ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Malak Hussian

    Female

    Little Rock

    AR

    1995-06-04

    10

    Malak

    Hussian

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm reading through old news articles about the Hussian case, and it's gut-wrenching to see how such... ...Read More
    01/18/2024
    I can’t stop thinking about how incredibly courageous Mary Hussian was to face down the man with a... ...Read More
    11/08/2023
    I’ve been thinking about the little community in Little Rock and how they must have struggled afte... ...Read More
    06/22/2023
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