Muzzammil Syed Hassan was born on May 26, 1964, in Pakistan. He grew up in a country with rich cultural and historical significance. At the age of 17, he immigrated to the United States.

Hassan worked hard in school and eventually graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Rochester in 1996. After completing his education, he became a successful banker in Buffalo, New York.

In 2004, Hassan's wife, Aasiya, encouraged him to start a television network called Bridges TV. This channel aimed to provide a platform for American Muslims and to create media content that accurately represented their lives and experiences. Hassan believed there were many stories about Muslims that were not being told, particularly stories that highlighted tolerance and diversity. Bridges TV was a response to the negative stereotypes often seen in Hollywood.

The couple received recognition for their efforts in media, including an award from the Council on American-Islamic Relations in 2007. They aimed to give a voice to American Muslims through their work in television. 

In February 2009, Muzzammil Syed Hassan was arrested for the murder of his estranged wife, Aasiya Zubair. On February 12, Hassan went to the Orchard Park police station at about 6:20 PM and informed officers that his wife was dead. The police later found her body at the television station where they both worked.

Just days before the murder, on February 6, Aasiya had filed for divorce and obtained an order of protection against Hassan. Police had previously visited their home for domestic incidents, including one where Hassan broke a window during a dispute. In interviews after his arrest, Hassan claimed he felt relief after the murder, comparing his situation to escaping from a terrorist camp.

Prosecutors claimed that just before the attack, Hassan bought two hunting knives. He reportedly parked his SUV out of view and waited inside the station for Aasiya to arrive. When she walked in, he stabbed her over 40 times and decapitated her. Their young children were left buckled in car seats outside in a van during the incident.

Hassan represented himself during the trial after dismissing four defense attorneys. He testified that he was controlled by Aasiya's rages, but he did not provide evidence to support his claims. In contrast, many police reports and medical records showed Aasiya had been a victim of domestic abuse.

The jury took only an hour to reach a verdict, convicting Hassan of second-degree murder. He was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years and was ineligible for parole for that time. Hassan was sent to Clinton Correctional Facility, where he remains.