Criminal8/25/2026

Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Killing of Child in Beit Shemesh by 10 Days

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended by 10 days the detention of Lial Evergan, 26, who is suspected of killing seven-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon. At the same time, the suspect remains under observation at a psychiatric institution.

Key facts

•Suspect: Lial Evergan, 26
•Victim: Hillel Mordechai Dadon, 7
•Court: Jerusalem Magistrate's Court
•Detention extended by 10 days
•Case number not stated in the source
•Psychiatric observation is continuing

What Happened

Hillel Mordechai Dadon was fatally wounded in a stabbing during a birthday celebration in Beit Shemesh. His four-year-old cousin was also seriously wounded. The two children were found beside a home swimming pool and taken to the hospital, but Hillel could not be saved.

The Court's Decision

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered that Lial Evergan remain in detention for an additional 10 days. The investigation is continuing, and police are trying to determine the motive and are examining whether the incident was preceded by a dispute between two neighboring families. The source does not state the case number, the exact date of the decision, or its legal basis.

Psychiatric Evaluation

According to Evergan's family, several days before the incident they asked the health fund to arrange an evaluation by a psychiatrist. The family was told that he did not pose a danger, and the appointment was scheduled for December—about four months later. The source also reports that Evergan had previously spent time in a psychiatric institution several years ago and was released after it was determined that he did not pose a danger to himself or those around him.

Additional Detainee

Evergan's father was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the investigation. He was later released and placed under house arrest. The source does not report any additional court decisions in the case.

What this means for you

The detention extension allows police to continue the investigation while the suspect remains in custody; it does not in itself constitute a finding that he is guilty. Information concerning prior psychiatric treatment and the family's request may be examined as part of the investigation, but the source does not report any court conclusions regarding the health fund's responsibility.

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