Kovan Double Murder thread

[GoldenDragon]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

probably yes, as only he can testify that knife was from house and not brought along - unpremeditated and used in defence when attacked, hence defensive wound on hand, but still 2 lives gone so I reckon life and not gallows - like GD said.

If he ran to JB rightaway with passport in hand, quite hard to explain he had no intention to cause death or serious injury. Iskandar, from what I read, had to go home to retrieve his passport. SMSes between the old man and Iskandar, weeks, days, hours before his visit to house of deceased will be crucial in the trial. From what I know, knife not recovered yet so Iskandar has the edge here. Will surely say not his. And claimed he was attacked first. Defensive wound on hand surely to his advantage. Dead men cannot speak or defend themselves. Unlikely they had CCTV inside the house.

 

[sleaguepunter]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

Manslaught charged. Sentence to 7yrs. Walk out of resort in 5.

 

[whoami]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

My bet - life sentence for Iskandar.

My sentiments exactly...

 

[Talking Donkey]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

If he no hang I CHOP

agree..

Chop what - vegetable, hand, finger, head etc.

huh?..chop what..like dat i've to ask Maximilian Chua-Heng which part to chop he knows best cause he has numerous chop since 2008 bugger still survive.

 

[po2wq]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

Manslaught charged. Sentence to 7yrs. Walk out of resort in 5.

... den go jb makan in restaurant ...

 

[Unrepented]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

maybe got eye witness....this type of private housing estate, the neighbours very kaypo one.

If he ran to JB rightaway with passport in hand, quite hard to explain he had no intention to cause death or serious injury. Iskandar, from what I read, had to go home to retrieve his passport. SMSes between the old man and Iskandar, weeks, days, hours before his visit to house of deceased will be crucial in the trial. From what I know, knife not recovered yet so Iskandar has the edge here. Will surely say not his. And claimed he was attacked first. Defensive wound on hand surely to his advantage. Dead men cannot speak or defend themselves. Unlikely they had CCTV inside the house.

 

[rotiprata]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

beri difficult to buy his story of self defence and under stress .....cos he was so "choon" to slush at the throats, not once but twice you know?

 

[looneytan]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

To prove that you chop, please tattoo your nic on your shaft,

chopped first then tattoo, can?

 

[looneytan]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

he has numerous chop since 2008 bugger still survive.

chop oni wat! won't die one

 

[hurley]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

why does he need an interpreter? mat policeman cannot understand english??

Kovan murder suspect to claim trial, agree to undergo psychiatric evaluation

The police officer accused of the Kovan double murder made a surprise appearance yesterday in court, where it was agreed that he will undergo psychiatric evaluation.

Senior staff sergeant Iskandar Rahmat, who was arrested in Johor Baru two weeks ago after a 54-hour manhunt, has also told his lawyers that he wants to claim trial to all charges against him.

The 34-year-old - who had been remanded at Central Police Station - was due to appear in court next Monday. But this was brought forward when police concluded their investigations into the case.

Yesterday, the prosecution applied for Iskandar to be remanded at the Changi Prison Complex Medical Centre for psychiatric evaluation.

His legal team, led by Mr Ferlin Jayatissa, did not object.

Mr Jayatissa, who is assisted by Mr Rudy Marican and Ms N. Sudha Nair, added that he was appreciative that access to Iskandar had been facilitated by the investigation team.

"Given the nature of the charge and the possible exceptions to it, the defence has no objections to the necessary and appropriate step in the ongoing investigation," he said.

Iskandar was charged on Monday last week with the murder of car workshop owner Tan Boon Sin, 66, and his son at Hillside Drive on July 10.

The son, businessman Tan Chee Heong, 42, reportedly staggered from the house, bleeding profusely from his neck.

He was then dragged for nearly 1km by the family's Toyota Camry before the body was dislodged near Kovan MRT station. His father was also found with fatal stab wounds at the terraced house.

Iskandar, a 14-year police veteran, asked through a Malay interpreter yesterday if he could speak to his lawyer.

As the prosecution did not object, District Judge Kessler Soh allowed Mr Jayatissa to speak to his client.

A day earlier, the accused also met his lawyers at the Police Cantonment Complex.

Mr Marican told The Straits Times: "Our client has given us clear instruction that he will be claiming trial to all the charges on which he has been indicted."

Iskandar will appear via video-link when the case is mentioned next on Aug 16.

If convicted of murder, he faces the death penalty.

http://www.straitstimes.com/breakin...m-trial-agree-undergo-psychiatric-evaluation-

 

[watchman8]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

chopped first then tattoo, can?

Cannot. Tattoo first, then video the entire chopping process.

 

[watchman8]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

why does he need an interpreter? mat policeman cannot understand english??

His lawyers can't understand his English laced with Malay accent.

 

[Reflekt]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested


Kovan double murder accused remanded to complete psychiatric assessment

Published on Aug 16, 2013

Kovan double murder suspect, Iskandar Rahmat (middle) is accused of killing car workshop owner Mr Tan Boon Sin and his business son, Mr Tan Chee Heong. Both the victims were allegedly attacked at a Hillside Drive terrace house belonging to the father on July 10, 2013. Iskandar Rahmat will be remanded for another two weeks for psychiatric assessment. -- FILE PHOTO: SHIN MIN

By Elena Chong

The police officer accused of the double murder in Kovan will be remanded for another two weeks for psychiatric assessment.

Iskandar Rahmat, 34, a senior staff sergeant, appeared via video-link in court 26 on Friday. The prosecution said the prison psychiatrist requested another two weeks to assess Iskandar who need not be remanded at the Changi Prison Complex Medical Centre.

Iskandar will instead be remanded at the prison complex until Aug 30 when his case will be mentioned. Iskandar has been charged with the murder of car workshop owner Tan Boon Sin, 66, and his son, Mr Tan Chee Heong 42, a businessman, at their Hillside Drive terrace house on July 10.

The younger Mr Tan was dragged for about 1km by the family car, driven by Iskandar, till outside Kovan MRT station where the body was dislodged. Iskandar was nabbed in Johor Baru after a 54-hour manhunt.

 

[Ultŕaman]

Re: Kovan double murder: Fighting could be heard from home


Kovan double murder accused remanded to complete psychiatric assessment

Published on Aug 16, 2013

Kovan double murder suspect, Iskandar Rahmat (middle) is accused of killing car workshop owner Mr Tan Boon Sin and his business son, Mr Tan Chee Heong. Both the victims were allegedly attacked at a Hillside Drive terrace house belonging to the father on July 10, 2013. Iskandar Rahmat will be remanded for another two weeks for psychiatric assessment. -- FILE PHOTO: SHIN MIN

By Elena Chong

The police officer accused of the double murder in Kovan will be remanded for another two weeks for psychiatric assessment.

Iskandar Rahmat, 34, a senior staff sergeant, appeared via video-link in court 26 on Friday. The prosecution said the prison psychiatrist requested another two weeks to assess Iskandar who need not be remanded at the Changi Prison Complex Medical Centre.

Iskandar will instead be remanded at the prison complex until Aug 30 when his case will be mentioned. Iskandar has been charged with the murder of car workshop owner Tan Boon Sin, 66, and his son, Mr Tan Chee Heong 42, a businessman, at their Hillside Drive terrace house on July 10.

The younger Mr Tan was dragged for about 1km by the family car, driven by Iskandar, till outside Kovan MRT station where the body was dislodged. Iskandar was nabbed in Johor Baru after a 54-hour manhunt.

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

This m&d should be hanged.

 

[smiling]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

you know something we dont

 

[spotter542]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

Wasting tax payers money once again

 

[dotet]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

this is a very brutal double-murder

 

[dotet]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

This m&d should be hanged.

agreed..................

 

[nowxz]

Re: Kovan 34-yr old suspected Kovan murderer arrested

I overheard 1 elderly man said this in a coffeeshop few weeks ago, he said even if this iskander gets hanged, it's still very difficult for the victim's families to have a closure becos 2 of their loved ones are so brutally murdered, kill 2 innocent lifes in such a brutal manner and only needs to compensate 1 life back, the victims's families how to have closure?