Man Arrested For Allegedly Helping His Father To Commit Suicide In Genting Highlands
Based on CCTV footage and witness statements, the suspect was in the room at the time of the incident.
By John Lim — 15 Nov 2017, 12:04 PM
A man has been arrested in connection with his father's suicide at a hotel in Genting Highlands
New Straits Times (NST) said in a report yesterday that a businessman was arrested two days ago for allegedly abetting the suicide of his father at a hotel in Genting Highlands last week.
The 35-year-old suspect had stayed in the same hotel room as his 65-year-old father whose body was found by a hotel worker in the morning
The body was found with rope marks around the neck at 10.20am on 9 November. A police report was promptly lodged by the hotel worker.
"At the scene, police found the victim lying down and he had ligature marks on the neck. A rope believed to have been used to tie around the victim’s neck was also discovered in the room," Pahang Criminal Investigation Department chief Othman Nayan said as quoted by The Malaysian Insight.
Examination of the body did not show any signs of other injuries.
The case was initially classified as sudden death. However, the police grew suspicious and the deceased's son was arrested after further investigations.
"Further investigation saw us locating and arresting the suspect at Genting Highlands on 12 November," Othman said.
He said that police investigation found that the suspect - who has a record of mental illness and is still taking medication - had confessed to helping the victim to commit suicide.
CCTV footage and a testament from a hotel employee revealed that the suspect was in the room during the incident.