San Francisco, CA –  Today, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced that Othman Almuttalaby (33), was sentenced to 15 years to life after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the 2017 murder of his partner in their home in Hayes Valley. As part of this negotiated disposition Mr. Almuttalaby agreed to waive three years of credit for time served toward his sentence.

“I would like to thank the victim’s family and friends for their faith, patience and trust in my office to get justice for their family,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “Their strength, courage and resolve never wavered and serve as inspiration to all of us fighting for justice on behalf of victims and survivors of crime.”

According to court records on November 1, 2024, the victim and Mr. Almuttalaby were residing together in the victim’s home on the 300 block of Hayes Street. In the early hours of November 1, 2024, while the victim slept, Mr. Almuttalaby attacked him with a knife. Mr. Almuttably seemed to be motivated by the belief that the victim would leave him after they had discussed admitting Mr. Almuttalaby to a mental health facility to treat depression. The victim’s body was discovered by police on November 2, 2017, after concerned coworkers alerted the building manager when the victim failed to show up for work. The building manager entered the locked apartment, discovered blood, and immediately called the police.

Following the attack, Mr. Almuttalaby attempted to flee the scene in an Uber. However, he began vomiting in the vehicle, causing the driver to stop the ride and call 911. Police later found Mr. Almuttalaby unconscious in the Uber and transported him to San Francisco General Hospital.

The case against Mr. Almuttalaby was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Danielle Hilton, with support from Victim Witness Advocate Liliana Bueno, who worked diligently to keep the victim’s family informed and involved throughout the pendency of this case, and ADA Aaron Laycook who initially handled the case.

“Although nothing will ever alleviate the pain of losing such a kind, generous and charismatic son, brother and friend, I hope this resolution is able to bring closure for this wonderful family,” said Assistant District Attorney Danielle Hilton. “I am proud to stand among the people who came from far and wide to show support for this victim. The loss is tragic, but the strength and resilience within this community is overwhelming.”

Mr. Almuttalaby has been in custody since his arrest on November 7, 2017.

Court Numbers: 17016426