Hong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old employer
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering her 93-year-old employer, a cancer survivor, with an investigation suggesting she was repeatedly assaulted in the hours before her death. The elderly woman was found unresponsive in her flat in Long Yiu House at Tak Long Estate in Ngau Tau Kok on Sunday morning, police said. The 52-year-old helper, hired to provide…
Hong Kong police have apprehended a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering her 93-year-old employer, a cancer survivor, after a series of minor assaults over the past month. The elderly woman was discovered unconscious in her Long Yiu House flat on Sunday morning. The 52-year-old helper, who provided around-the-clock care, called for assistance around 8:20am, stating her employer was unresponsive and needed medical attention.
Despite emergency treatment, the woman passed away at 9:12am. Early examinations did not reveal any fatal injuries or signs of struggle. Police footage revealed the helper allegedly striking the victim around 20 times, primarily on the head, face, and neck, as well as stepping on her abdomen. At 8:10am, the victim was found unresponsive.
The helper sought help, attempting to wake the victim and calling for emergency services. A forensic examination found bruises and cuts, but no obvious fatal injuries. The victim, who did not have children and lost her husband over three decades ago, suffered from hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and colorectal cancer. The helper, hired in late 2022, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
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