Buruh dipenjara 13 tahun sebabkan kematian perogol anak

The High Court of Tawau has sentenced a 34-year-old foreign laborer to 13 years in prison for the death of his brother-in-law, who died between 7:30 pm on August 31 and midday on September 1, 2024, in an unmarked house in a village in Tawau. The victim, aged 33, was allegedly killed by the defendant during a family dispute over a daughter's alleged incestuous act.

The suspect, who turned himself in to immigration authorities on September 2, 2024, was found with a knife at the scene and claimed he did not rape his daughter. The deceased's 12-year-old son was found to have a fresh bruise on his abdomen, along with the victim's DNA on the son's clothing and bodily fluids. The defendant's lawyer, Jhasarry P Kang, requested the court to consider the family's economic situation, the lack of criminal record for the child, and his cooperation during the trial, as well as the emotional impact of the defendant's daughter accusing her own father of incest.

The prosecutor, Steve Ritikos, argued that a severe sentence was needed to serve as a deterrent and to educate the public about the seriousness and horror of the incident. The defendant was ordered to serve his sentence starting from the date of his arrest on September 2, 2024, and was also handed over to immigration authorities for further action.