Dak Lak provincial police arrested Ma Kien La, a resident of Krong Nang commune, on 12/9 and temporarily detained him for 4 months on charges of murder.

According to the investigation, La and the 30-year-old woman, originally from Quang Ngai province, had lived together as husband and wife for over one year. During their cohabitation, they frequently had conflicts. On 28/8, following an argument, the woman left to stay at her older sister's home in Ea Drang commune.

At the investigating agency, La confessed that on the afternoon of 3/9, he found his partner and repeatedly apologized and pleaded to reconcile, but she refused. He then went to the kitchen, took a pair of scissors, and used them to attack her.

Upon witnessing the incident, the victim's 12-year-old son ran out screaming for help. La then attacked the boy with the scissors, causing injuries. The boy subsequently ran into a bedroom, locked the door, and escaped harm.

After committing the crime, La left the scissors at the scene and then surrendered to the police.

Ma Kien La at the investigating agency. Photo: Ngoc Oanh

Ngoc Oanh