A Żurrieq jeweller who was savagely attacked and left for dead during a robbery has passed away.
67-year-old Joseph Carabott, a husband and father, suffered severe brain damage following the August 2023 assault and never recovered.
His nephew, Keith Carabott, announced the news on social media on Saturday morning, writing: “Uncle, you are now resting after the year and six months of misery they caused you.
They left you in a bed with no strength and no words — we will never forget.”
Joseph was discovered by his children lying in a pool of blood with his hands tied inside his jewellery shop.
They had gone looking for him after he failed to show up for a tennis match with his wife.
His son later testified that the injuries left his father in a condition “worse than death.”
Three individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the robbery and assault. One of them pleaded guilty and received a 28-year sentence.
She later testified against the other two, recounting how they violently beat Carabott, kicking him in the head and ribs when he tried to resist.
The remaining two accused have pleaded not guilty, and court proceedings are ongoing.
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