Text message conversation between Muzzammil Hassan (M) and Aasiya Hassan (A) in the half-hour leading up to her death on Feb. 12, 2009. It was read in court by Jeff Strohm, custodian of records for Sprint Nextel Communications.
5:18 p.m., A to M: “Can you please unlock your car in a few minutes so I can pull in and put this stuff in?”
One minute later, M to A: “I left the office.”
5:18 p.m., A to M: “Shall I drop your stuff at your office? I will be working from home starting tomorrow for the next week.”
5:22 p.m. — Surveillance video shows Hassan has returned to Bridges TV studio.
5:27 p.m., M to A: “OK. When can I pick it up from office?”
5:28 p.m., A to M: “I can drop it around 6:15.”
30 seconds later, M to A: “Thank you.”
Few minutes later, M to A: “Thank you for lunch [symbols] I am really sorry.”
5:31 p.m., A to M: “Can you please put my car key in Mo’s office desk. I will pick it up tomorrow when I drop Rania.”
30 seconds later, M to A: “Yes.”
Few seconds later, A to M: “Sorry for lunch!”
One minute later, M to A: “Sorry for hurting you [symbols].”
Two minutes later, A to M: “I am sorry too.”
5:34 p.m., M to A: “I have returned in all sincerity, honesty and humility.”
Less than one minute later, M to A: “I cannot carry on without you and the family.”
5:38 p.m., M to A: “I have not done anything to hurt you since Sunday, since I saw my mistake.”
Few minutes later, M to A: “You are important to me and worth changing for.”
5:42 p.m. (last message), M to A: “I am a good man, Aasiya. A good and decent man. Please don’t punish me so hard. God like forgiveness.”
5:55 p.m. — Aasiya enters the Bridges TV studio and is killed.
Texts between Mo and Assiya Hassan from Feb. 10:
Feb. 10: 10:57 p.m., M to A: I have been supportive of you all day. If I fell into “fixing” you let me know nicely so I can stop my wrong action.
11:03 p.m., M to A: I’m aware of my shortcoming now and will immediately stop. There is nothing wrong with you, nothing. It was my problem to fix others.
Two minute late, M to A: Begum [respectful term for Muslim woman] please don’t isolate me. Please call back.
One minute later, M to A: I have been alone in this room all evening.
Two minutes later, M to A: Aasiya, please give me just 2 minutes. I never refuse you. I need it.
Eleven minutes later, M to A: Aasiya, was my email trying to “fix” you?
Two minutes later: Begum please just [indecipherable] me. ST?? feels really bad. I would really appreciate it.
One minute later: I would be able to at least sleep, OK? [symbols] I would really appreciate it.
11:22 p.m., A to M: Mo, I am sorry but I could be in trouble doing this.
Five minutes later, A to M: Mo, I would be in trouble if I do not stop talking to you.
One minute later, M to A: No Aasiya. God is with us. Third parties scare us. We are responsible people. How much have we learned by talking?
Two minutes later, M to A: I don’t want to “fix” you, plus these are work phones.
One minute later, M to A: I was really good today in giving you space and support. I think I made mistake with email of “fixing.” Just need clarification so I can improve.
One minute later, M to A: Aasiya, please give me two min so I can go to sleep in peace.
One minute later, M to A: O/W [otherwise] I will be tossing and turning all night.
Three minutes later, M to A: Aasiya, please don’t do this to me. You have known me 10 years. Give me some credit. i will remain worried all night and will not get any sleep.
Two minutes later, M to A: Aasiya, not talking increases negativity. I have been so good all day. Please at least give me a chance to go to sleep peacefully.
11:35 p.m. (26 seconds later), A to M: Mo, I know but it is time both of us let go. Please do not make it more difficult for both of us.
Ten minutes later, M to A: Aasiya, please just give me two minutes so I can at least sleep, OK?
Three minutes later, M to A: I am begging you please. I always take your call. I never keep you waiting.
Two minutes later, M to A: Aasiya please. Have some heart. Few minutes. I have given you two.
(last message of the night)