Suspect Charged with Murder in Stabbing Death of Afghan Translator in Houston

Suspect Appears in Court

• 37-year-old Masiuullah Sahil appeared in court following his arrest for the murder of an Afghan translator.
• A judge set Sahil's bond at $750,000.

Victim's Background and Service

• The victim, identified as a 34-year-old Afghan translator, was stabbed to death in his Southwest Houston office.
• He was a father of five and had lost both legs while serving as a translator in Afghanistan.
• The victim had recently opened an office to help Afghan refugees.

Alleged Motive

• Investigators state Sahil admitted to the stabbing, claiming frustration over the slow approval of his refugee status.

Community Mourning

• Friends and family describe the victim as a devoted father and a kind-hearted person.
• The victim will be laid to rest tomorrow afternoon.