The story of Hend Bustami and her mother has captured attention online after a tragic incident unfolded between the two. Hend Bustami is now facing a minimum of 15 years to life behind bars for the fatal assault on her 61-year-old mother, Afaf Hussanen. This disturbing event comes in the aftermath of Bustami’s previous arrest, during which she claimed her detention was a result of her ‘beauty.’
Earlier this year, Bustami admitted to being “guilty but mentally ill” for the second-degree murder charge involving a deadly weapon. The aftermath of the crime found her covered in blood on a Californian highway, leading to her subsequent arrest. The prosecutors played a haunting 911 call during her grand jury hearing, where Bustami confessed, “I think I killed my mommy.”
Afaf Hussanen, the mother, met a violent end as Bustami stabbed her during a dispute over cigarettes at their Las Vegas home. The trial shed light on the gruesome details, with Bustami acknowledging her guilt in the second-degree murder charge involving a deadly weapon. Reports indicate that a disagreement over cigarettes escalated into a fatal altercation, resulting in Bustami fatally stabbing her mother.
Interestingly, the incident occurred a month after Bustami made headlines for another arrest. She garnered national attention when apprehended at the Harry Reid International Airport for leaving a Chili’s restaurant without paying. During the arrest, she protested to officers, citing her ‘beauty’ as a reason for not being detained. Reports suggest she accused officers of misconduct based on her looks, even referring to them as “perverts.” She was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Details of the case highlight a significant 32-year age gap between Hend Bustami and Afaf Hussanen. Bustami, the daughter of Afaf Hussanen, committed the tragic act at their shared Las Vegas residence. A dispute over cigarettes escalated into a violent confrontation, ultimately leading to Bustami fatally stabbing her mother.
Additional information reveals that, along with admitting guilt for her mother’s murder, Hend Bustami confessed to multiple felony charges, including burglary, home invasion, and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell. Charges for selling a controlled substance and gaming-related crimes were also levied against her. As part of her sentence, Bustami faces 15 years to life in prison, with parole eligibility in 2037. She will also have the opportunity for mental health treatment and participation in programs during her incarceration.
