59-year-old woman murdered in Telok Kurau
SINGAPORE — A 59-year-old woman was found murdered in a home along Lorong H Telok Kurau on Tuesday evening (June 7).
Well-wishers have left flowers for the family of the late Madam Seow Kim Choo, 59, who was killed on June 7, 2016, allegedly attacked by her maid armed with a knife. Photo: Koh Mui Fong/TODAY
SINGAPORE — A 59-year-old woman was found murdered in a home in Lorong H Telok Kurau on Tuesday evening (June 7) and her maid, 23, has been arrested in connection with the death.
In a statement from the Singapore Police Force early Wednesday morning, the victim’s motionless body was found when police arrived at the scene. Paramedics pronounced her dead just after 9pm.
The victim's 57-year-old husband was found injured and sent to Changi General Hospital for treatment.
TODAY understands that the daughter-in-law of the victim called the police following a commotion in the second-floor toilet of the home. When the victim's husband rushed to the toilet, the maid allegedly emerged holding a knife.
Police have classified the case as murder.
Stay in the know. Anytime. Anywhere.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the top features, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox.
By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis.
