Shocking Verdict in Sabah's Teen Murder Case

In a chilling case that has left Sabah in disbelief, thirteen teenage boys from Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu have been found guilty of murdering their schoolmate, Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, following a brutal attack.

The Crime That Shook a Community

The heinous act took place between the night of March 21 and early morning of March 22, 2024. The group, aged between 16 and 19, believed their victim had stolen from one of them, but what followed was a harrowing episode that led to devastating consequences.

Justice Served: Sentencing Approaches

The Tawau High Court judge, Duncan Sikodol, announced the verdict, emphasizing that the prosecution had convincingly established the severity of the victim's injuries, which were life-threatening. The boys are set to be sentenced on August 28, pending further assessments by the Lahad Datu Social Welfare Department.

Defense Arguments Fall Flat

Despite the defense's claims that the attack was merely a misguided attempt to teach the victim a lesson, the judge rejected this notion, pointing out that the attack was both prolonged and repeated—not impulsive, as claimed.

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