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Two boxes containing body parts were found along
the banks of the Kallang River this morning (16 Jun 2005). |
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At about 9.15 am , Police responded to a call of
human remains found at Kallang Riverside Park. |
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Investigations established that a cleaner while on
his rounds discovered a brown cardboard box on the river bank near Crawford
Street containing what looked like the lower part of a human anatomy. Upon our
further examination, it was established that it was the pelvic and thigh
region of the lower abdomen belonging to a woman. |
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Police immediately cordoned off the surrounding
area and conducted a search. At about 10 am , our officers discovered a red
box lying on the opposite bank, containing a headless upper torso with the
arms attached. Both the upper and lower torsos discovered were naked and
wrapped in green plastic bags. |
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We are presently working towards establishing the
identity of the victim. The search for further remains and evidence is
ongoing. |
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Anyone with information on the case is advised to
call the Police Hotline 1800-255-0000 immediately. |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 June 2005 @ 4.00 pm |
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Source:
Singapore Police Force Media Release
16 Jun 2005 |
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Subsequent Developments: |
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17 Jun 2005 |
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Body Parts at Kallang River Suspect
Arrested Within 24 Hrs |
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Police arrested a Chinese Singaporean man in
connection to a murder of a 22-year old PRC National early this morning. |
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Following the discovery of the dismembered body
parts at Kallang Riverside Park yesterday morning, Police immediately
commenced an extensive investigation into the murder. |
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The victim has been identified as Liu Hong Mei, a
22-year old Chinese woman. She is a PRC national who had been working in
Singapore as a production operator. Police have contacted her family. |
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Investigations and enquiries had established that
the suspect was the victim¡¯s supervisor. Police officers from the CID arrested
the 50-year old man at about 6 am this morning. Some green translucent plastic
bags were also seized from his flat at Geylang. |
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Concerning the latest developments, Acting
Director CID, DAC Ng Ser Song said, "We are presently in contact with the
victim's family and we are providing them the necessary support. The crime was
a gruesome one and that was why no effort was spared in the investigations.
Thanks to the speed and tenacity of our officers, coupled with their extensive
field investigations, we had managed to pinpoint and arrest the suspect within
24 hours. " |
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The suspect will be charged in court tomorrow for
an offence of murder. |
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The search for the further remains of the body
continues. |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 June 2005 @ 3.00 pm |
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Source:
Singapore Police Force Media Release 17
Jun 2005 |
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18 Jun 2005 |
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Update on Body Parts Found At Kallang
River |
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Police recovered a head and lower limbs of a human
body this afternoon at the Tuas South incineration plant. The parts are
believed to be linked to the body parts found along the banks of Kallang River
on 16 June 2005 . |
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Police intercepted 3 tons of garbage which had
been collected from the Singapore River since 15 June 2005 , which was due to
be incinerated at Tuas South incineration plant. |
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At about 4.30 pm , the head was found wrapped in
newspaper in a yellow coloured plastic bag. Later at about 8.30 pm , a pair of
legs without feet was found in a white coloured plastic bag. The body parts
found will be sent to the Health Sciences Authority for further analysis and
tests. |
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From our investigations, it was revealed that the
feet were disposed elsewhere. We are continuing with efforts to locate it. |
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Extensive investigations and timely intervention
led Police to the recovery of the remaining body parts. |
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Anyone with information on the case is advised to
call the Police Hotline 1800-255-0000 immediately. |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
18 June 2005 @ 9.30 pm |
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Source:
Singapore Police Force Media Release 18
Jun 2005 |
Naked body parts at Kallang River - suspect arrested
