Morbid Crime Stories Podcast | Episode 389: The Murder of Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey

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On December 1, 1945 in Cairo, Egypt, Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey, former Prime Minister of Egypt, was shot and killed by his nephew, Fuad Bey. According to police reports, Fuad Bey shot his uncle five times with a revolver in full view of the Prime Minister’s bodyguard. Fuad Bey was immediately taken into custody, where he told police that he had killed his uncle in an effort to save Egypt from “corruption” and was convinced his uncle was involved in a plot to overthrow the government.

In the months leading up to the murder, Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey had been the target of intense political opposition due to his efforts to extend the terms of several British diplomats in his government. His political enemies began to call for his removal and when the Prime Minister refused to step down, Fuad Bey decided to take matters into his own hands and to exact his own justice.

Fuad Bey was put on trial and ultimately convicted of second-degree murder, as the court determined that while his motives were deeply in vengeance, he had still acted with premeditation. He was ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment, a sentence that was commuted to fifteen years on appeal.

The murder of Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey brought to light the polarizing nature of Egyptian politics and the lengths to which members of certain political factions were willing to go in order to protect their interests. Despite the tone of the trial, public sentiment still ran in favor of Fuad Bey, as many considered his actions to be heroic. Ultimately, the murder was a reminder that in times of political turmoil, violence can be a close companion.

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