SERDANG, Nov 4 — Police have arrested a fourth suspect, a woman in her 30s, to assist in the investigation into the murder of a 24-year-old woman whose body was discovered naked with her hands tied by the roadside near a stream at Blue Water Estate, Seri Kembangan, last week.
Serdang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhamad Farid Ahmad told Sinar Harian, the fourth suspect is believed to be the victim’s housemate at a residence in Taman Castlefield, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
He said the unemployed suspect was detained by the Serdang District Police Headquarters’ Criminal Investigation Division on Sunday.
“So far, we have arrested four suspects, including three men who were picked up in a raid last Friday. They comprise the victim’s former boyfriend and her adopted brother, aged between 24 and 30.
“Police are still tracking down several other individuals believed to be able to assist in completing the investigation,” he told the Malay daily today.
According to Muhamad Farid, police have recorded statements from eight witnesses so far, including the victim’s neighbours and close acquaintances.
“We are in the process of obtaining an extension of remand for the three male suspects, who were initially remanded for five days,” he added.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The woman’s body was discovered at about 3.45pm on October 29 after a passer-by detected a foul smell along Jalan Anggerik in Seri Kembangan.
Police have urged anyone with information on the case to contact the nearest police station or the Serdang district police headquarters at 03-80742222.
