An investigative judge has demanded the death penalty for the suspected killer of a British embassy worker whose body was found near Beirut two months ago, Lebanese judicial officials said. They alleged that Uber driver Houshi raped and killed Ms Dykes in Beirut, then threw her body off a road east of the capital. Rebecca Dykes was murdered in Beirut (Family handout/Foreign and Commonwealth Office/PA)In loving memory of Rebecca Dykes, a commemoration ceremony was held today at St. Elias church, Kantari. The Rebecca Dykes foundation and Chevening scholarship named after her were announced. pic.twitter.com/YNgHyMOpX4 — UKinLebanon 🇬🇧🇱🇧 (@ukinlebanon) February 7, 2018Ms Dykes was found dead on December 16 on the side of a road, strangled and reportedly showing signs of sexual assault.

Source: Daily Mail February 08, 2018 17:48 UTC