Investigation Uncovers Shocking Twist in Doctor’s Murder Case

A Memorial, a Murder, and a Stunning Arrest

Ahang Kelk stood toward the back of her addiction treatment center in Woodland Hills, where photos of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe adorned the walls and a glass chandelier hung over the grieving crowd. She wore all black. It was September, and she was hosting a memorial for her ex-husband, Hamid Mirshojae, a doctor who had been killed just outside in the parking lot a week earlier in an execution-style hit.

Two of her children stood stoically beside her at the service, and Kelk wept as she hugged family and friends. But in a twist, police announced the arrest on Thursday of Kelk and two others — Sarallah Jawed, 26, and Shawn Randolph, 46 — in connection with the killing of her former spouse. They all face murder charges.

A History of Conflict and Allegations

Police have not revealed an suspected motive for the killing or detailed their case except to accuse the five of conspiring to kill Mirshojae. It is also unclear what connection Kelk had to the four other suspects.

The Mirshojaes’ finances appeared in court records to fluctuate wildly — at one moment, they seemed to be high-flying Valley residents, driving an Aston Martin and a Mercedes-Benz and sending their children to expensive private schools; at another, they were accused of failing to pay legal bills and claimed they had no money.

The legal claims Mirshojae and Kelk faced revealed complicated financial situations as well as accusations of violence and fraud. Although the couple divorced in 2009, litigation related to their marital dissolution continued on and off through 2024. It includes weighty allegations from both sides. Both Mirshojae and Kelk at different times claimed to be in fear for their life.

A History of Violence and Threats

Soon after her ex-husband’s killing, suspicion focused on their years of conflict, which are detailed in court filings. "It’s all lies," Kelk said in an interview in August about those suspicions. Though she and her husband were tied up in legal battles, she insisted she was not responsible for his death. She said she cared about him still.

The bad blood appeared to begin in the late 2000s. Although Mirshojae said his wife had been a hard worker, a good partner and a "family person" for much of their marriage, things changed around 2008, he testified.

Kelk and Mirshojae had been involved in a fierce legal battle for 15 years, with each accusing the other of threatening murder. Kelk claimed that Mirshojae had threatened to kill her with a knife and a gun and also hunt down and kill her new partner, Allen Yadegar.

The Arrests

Just two days before Kelk’s arrest, Los Angeles police had arrested two others, Ashley Rose Sweeting and Evan Hardman, in connection with the killing. Police have not revealed an suspected motive for the killing or detailed their case except to accuse the five of conspiring to kill Mirshojae.

Conclusion

The investigation into the murder of Dr. Hamid Mirshojae has uncovered a shocking twist, with his ex-wife Ahang Kelk arrested along with two others for their alleged involvement in his killing. The case highlights the complex and troubled relationship between the couple, marked by years of conflict and allegations of violence and threats.

FAQs

Q: What was the motive behind the murder?

A: The motive for the murder is still unknown, as police have not revealed any details about their investigation.

Q: What was the relationship between Ahang Kelk and Hamid Mirshojae like?

A: The couple was involved in a fierce legal battle for 15 years, with each accusing the other of threatening murder. They also had a history of financial disagreements and allegations of violence and fraud.

Q: What was the background of the couple’s legal disputes?

A: The couple’s legal disputes stemmed from their divorce and their children’s custody. Both sides accused each other of threatening murder and made claims about the other’s wealth and financial situation.

Q: What was Ahang Kelk’s statement about the murder?

A: Kelk said that she cared about her ex-husband and did not kill him. She claimed that the allegations of her involvement in his murder were "lies."