Johor doctor brought to court over alleged murder of wife and 4-year-old son in Malaysia

MALAYSIA: A Chinese Malaysian doctor suspected of killing his wife and four-year-old son was brought to the Johor Bahru court on Thursday morning, where his face was fully visible as he arrived without wearing a mask.

The suspect, dressed in a purple remand uniform and handcuffed, was escorted by heavily armed officers from the Johor police headquarters’ D9 Serious Crimes Unit. He arrived at the courthouse at about 8.45am in a police vehicle, appearing tense with furrowed brows but making no effort to avoid cameras.

He was later taken to the court lock-up in preparation to be charged with murder at the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court.

Details of the mother-and-son deaths

Johor police had earlier revealed that the suspect’s wife, a 36-year-old local accountant, and their four-year-old son were found dead in their home in Bandar Dato Onn on the morning of Dec 31, at about 8.20am.

Police said the woman was found with cut wounds on her neck, while the child had visible bruises on his face, believed to be caused by smothering. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and their bodies were sent to Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor Bahru for post-mortem examinations.

Post-mortem findings and evidence

Forensic results showed that the woman died from asphyxia-related causes, while the child’s cause of death was confirmed as smothering. Police believe both deaths involved criminal elements.

Johor police chief Datuk Rahman confirmed that several items were seized to assist investigations, including a knife and a pillow with a pillowcase.