DA calls Raleigh store owner ‘a murderer’ in closing arguments of stabbing death case
For nearly three hours Monday, Taiseer “Taz” Zarka took the stand to defend himself in the fatal stabbing of a customer in his downtown Raleigh store, insisting the younger man grabbed him by the neck, kicked at his head and threatened him with a pistol.
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Taiseer Zarka's attorney portrayed the deadly stabbing as a battle between a sick old man and a dangerous addict out to steal.
‘The question is not for me’: Raleigh store owner on trial for murder defends actions; Closing arguments begin
Testimony wrapped up Monday in the case of a Raleigh store owner accused of fatally stabbing a customer he believed was stealing from his shop.
Raleigh store owner testifies in murder trial, jury deliberations to begin Tuesday
Attorneys said Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka will claim self-defense on the stand Monday morning when the murder trial over the 2023 stabbing that took place at his Raleigh store continues.
Store cameras show fatal stabbing on day 2 of Raleigh convenience store murder trial
Taiseer Zarka, 61, is charged with second-degree murder in the April 6, 2023, stabbing death of Mark Thomas Garrity Jr., 27, of Calabash. Garrity bled out from three stab wounds, including one to the heart, as a teenage girl filmed on her cellphone and a bartender from The Raleigh Times tried to save his life, jurors previously heard Wednesday.
Jury sees police interview with Raleigh business owner Taz Zarka at murder trial
Downtown Raleigh business owner Taiseer "Taz" Zarka, 61, said in a police interview that he was threatened and when the victim reached into his back pocket, that's when he took action.
Prosecution presents closing arguments in trial of Raleigh store owner facing murder charge for 2023 stabbing
Prosecuting attorney Patrick Latour presented his closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka, who is charged with second-degree murder.
More evidence presented in 2023 murder case involving Raleigh store owner
Among the evidence presented Thursday was surveillance video taken inside the store, Taz’s Supermarket, from different angles when the incident happened in April 2023.
Owner of Taz’s convenience store takes the stand in his Raleigh murder trial
Taiseer “Taz” Zarka is charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of customer Mark Thomas Garrity Jr. at Taz’s Fantaztic Convenience Store in April 2023. A string of witnesses testified Friday that Taiseer “Taz” Zarka is a peaceful, outgoing person who respects the law and helps downtown Raleigh police any way he can.
Testimony wraps up in murder trial of Raleigh store owner
Testimony ended and closing arguments began Monday in the murder trial of Taiseer Zarka, a Raleigh convenience store owner accused of stabbing customer Mark Garrity to death in April 2023.
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Trial wraps, jury to decide fate of Taz's Supermarket One owner charged with killing customer
Taiseer Zarka owner of Taz's Supermarket One is charged with stabbing and killing customer Mark Garrity Jr in April 2023.
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Owner of Taz’s convenience store expected to testify in his Raleigh murder trial
A string of witnesses testified Friday that Taiseer “Taz” Zarka is a peaceful, outgoing person who respects the law and ...