The killer of Elahe Hossein Nejad was a devil taxi driver.

The killer was a man who had picked him up in his car posing as a taxi driver and lured him to a secluded area where he murdered him. The police began extensive operations to identify the perpetrator of this crime, launching preliminary investigations following the missing person report. The use of advanced mobile phone tracking techniques, reviewing city and highway cameras, and analyzing existing clues eventually led Tehran's investigative police to significant leads. Thanks to the tireless efforts of specialized teams, the suspect was identified and arrested in a short period. Initial investigations indicate that this divorced man acted with premeditated intent.