On 16/8, Ho Chi Minh City police arrested a 62-year-old man suspected of murdering an 80-year-old woman in Tan Uyen ward, formerly Binh Duong province.
The suspect confessed to the crime, claiming he was driven by debt. Being a neighbor, he even attended the victim's funeral after the murder.
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Image of the suspect. Security camera footage |
Image of the suspect. Security camera footage
The victim was found dead in a chair in her living room on the morning of 15/8. Initially, the family believed she died of natural causes due to her age. However, security footage revealed a man entering the house and murdering her. The perpetrator then cut the power and wifi cables before searching for valuables.
Authorities are investigating the incident and determining what was stolen.
Phuoc Tuan