Father of the late Saif Al-Khawaldeh: “We were deprived of his grave and funeral prayer” Father of the late Saif Al-Khawaldeh: “The killer asked him to bring dinner for tourists”

In a composed yet grief-laden voice, Saleh Al-Khawaldeh recalled the final moments of his son Saif’s life, as if narrating an endless pain. His words carried the deep sorrow of a father who never got to say goodbye, in a tragedy that weighed heavily on Jordanians due to its harsh and “unimaginable” circumstances.

The father said that what happened to his son is beyond description—a crime whose details are unbearable and whose cruelty cannot be comprehended. He paused briefly, then added in a broken voice: “We couldn’t even find a strand of his hair… we were deprived of his grave and funeral prayer,” a sentence that sums up the pain of a father denied even the chance of a final farewell.

The beginning… a request for “dinner” for tourists He recalled how it all started when Saif received a request from someone to bring dinner for tourists, as part of his work at a tourist site. As usual, he did not hesitate to help, before contact with him suddenly stopped, triggering a distressing search. The family contacted the person who had been with him, who claimed that Saif had gone to Aqaba, raising suspicion and concern from the very beginning.

As worry grew, suspicion crept into the family—especially from his brother, who believed that the same person might be involved. The family rushed to the location where Saif had been and contacted security authorities, launching an investigation amid fear and anticipation. The biggest shock came when it was revealed that the same person was present among them, participating in the search, deepening the tragedy.

The father continued, explaining that tracking dogs led investigators to the crime scene after detecting blood traces, gradually uncovering the truth and confirming the family’s early suspicions. These were heavy moments for the family before the devastating news arrived: Saif had been killed, his body burned, and chemicals used to dissolve it.

He added that the moment he was informed of his son’s death was indescribable—a moment when everything collapsed, and the family sank into deep grief that still lingers. This loss was not ordinary but filled with painful details and the cruel denial of even the simplest right to say goodbye.

According to security authorities, investigations revealed that a sudden dispute occurred inside a remote tourist lodge, escalating into an assault with a stone to the young man’s head, leading to his death. The crime did not end there, as the perpetrator burned the body to conceal evidence, with the help of a relative, adding to the brutality of the scene.

The case that shook Jordan was not just a criminal incident, but a full human tragedy that left deep pain and widespread anger. Between the account of a grieving father and the shock of an entire society, Saif Al-Khawaldeh’s story remains a painful testament to how a single moment can change everything forever.