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A 41-year-old female teacher was found dead behind her family home in Tenghilan, Sabah
Police believe it was a murder involving a close relative who reportedly suffers from mental health issues, according to Bernama.
The victim, identified as Celesty Christy Celestina Sili, was discovered on Friday, 4 July, in the backyard of her family home. Authorities say she sustained multiple injuries believed to have been inflicted by a sharp weapon.
"There were slash wounds on her neck and head, and injuries on both her eyes," said Tuaran district police chief Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin.
"[The injuries were] believed to have been caused by a sharp object."
Celesty Christy Celestina Sili's body was discovered in the backyard of her family home.
Image via New Straits TimesFollowing a tip-off, police arrested a 47-year-old local man, believed to be a close family member of the victim
He was detained on the same day of the incident and was taken to the district police station for further investigation.
According to Noraidin, the suspect is believed to have a history of mental illness and had previously received treatment at a health facility. However, the exact motive behind the killing has yet to be determined.
A post-mortem was conducted yesterday, 6 July, at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital's Forensic Unit.
Noraidin urged the public not to speculate on the case, as investigations are still ongoing under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Anyone with credible information related to the case is encouraged to contact Tuaran police at 088-794313 or visit the nearest police station.
