Melaka double murder: Teacher, son died from stab wounds to chest, back
MELAKA: A teacher and her eldest son, whose bodies were found in their home in Bukit Rambai early Thursday morning, were confirmed to have died from stab wounds to the chest and back.
Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said this was confirmed through post-mortem examinations conducted on the victims.
He said the 51-year-old teacher sustained stab wounds to her chest and back, while her 21-year-old son died from a stab wound to the chest.
"A third victim, the youngest son aged 13, remains in intensive care at Melaka Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition," he said in a statement yesterday.
Police said the suspect, believed to be the woman's 17-year-old son, was arrested outside the family home.
He appeared dazed at the time at the time of the arrest.
A 20cm bloodstained folding knife, believed to be the murder weapon, was found in a school bag outside the house.
The incident is believed to have occurred around 5am on Thursday.
The victims were found unresponsive and covered in blood in the living room.
The suspect has been remanded for seven days until June 19 by Magistrate N. Sivashangari at the Ayer Keroh magistrate's court to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
an hour ago
- The Star
Two employees injured as robbers hit two convenience stores in Melaka
MELAKA: Two employees at 24-hour convenience stores have been injured in separate early morning robberies here. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the first incident occurred at around 4.40am on Saturday (June 14) in Taman Sin Hoe, Bukit Baru. A 20-year-old worker, who was alone at the time, sustained injuries after she was struck on her head. The attacker, who wore a helmet and face mask, approached the counter asking for an e-wallet transaction before grabbing the cash drawer. A struggle ensued and the victim was assaulted. The suspect fled with approximately RM300. The victim was taken to Melaka Hospital and is in stable condition. In the second incident at around the same time in Saujana Puri, Bukit Katil, a man dressed as a food delivery rider entered another store and also requested an e-wallet top-up. "When the 31-year-old cashier attempted to return the change, the suspect reached into the cash drawer. The victim tried to stop him and was struck on the wrist with a metal object," said ACP Patit. The suspect fled on a motorcycle. No money was taken but the employee sustained minor injuries. Both cases are being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt in the course of committing robbery. – Bernama
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Two injured in separate convenience store robberies in Melaka
MELAKA: Two employees at 24-hour convenience stores were injured in separate incidents involving robbery and attempted robbery here early this morning. In a statement, Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the first incident occurred at around 4.40 am in Taman Sin Hoe, Bukit Baru. A 20-year-old worker, who was alone at the time, sustained head injuries after being struck with a suspected baseball bat wrapped in black cloth. The attacker, described as wearing a helmet and face mask, approached the counter asking for an RM50 e-wallet top-up before grabbing the cash drawer. A struggle ensued, during which the victim was assaulted. The suspect fled with approximately RM300. The victim was taken to Melaka Hospital and is in stable condition. In the second incident, around the same time in Saujana Puri, Bukit Katil, a man dressed as a food delivery rider entered another store and also requested an e-wallet top-up. 'When the 31-year-old cashier attempted to return the change, the suspect reached into the cash drawer. The victim intervened and was struck on the wrist with a metal object, believed to be part of a tripod,' said Christopher. The suspect fled on a Yamaha LC motorcycle with a food delivery box. No money was taken, though the employee sustained minor injuries. Both cases are being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt in the course of committing robbery.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Two Melaka store workers hurt in early morning robberies
MELAKA: Two employees at 24-hour convenience stores were injured in separate incidents involving robbery and attempted robbery here early this morning. In a statement, Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the first incident occurred at around 4.40 am in Taman Sin Hoe, Bukit Baru. A 20-year-old worker, who was alone at the time, sustained head injuries after being struck with a suspected baseball bat wrapped in black cloth. The attacker, described as wearing a helmet and face mask, approached the counter asking for an RM50 e-wallet top-up before grabbing the cash drawer. A struggle ensued, during which the victim was assaulted. The suspect fled with approximately RM300. The victim was taken to Melaka Hospital and is in stable condition. In the second incident, around the same time in Saujana Puri, Bukit Katil, a man dressed as a food delivery rider entered another store and also requested an e-wallet top-up. 'When the 31-year-old cashier attempted to return the change, the suspect reached into the cash drawer. The victim intervened and was struck on the wrist with a metal object, believed to be part of a tripod,' said Christopher. The suspect fled on a Yamaha LC motorcycle with a food delivery box. No money was taken, though the employee sustained minor injuries. Both cases are being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt in the course of committing robbery.
