Forensic Expert Testifies to 107 Injuries on Victim’s Body
High Court Trial Continues
A forensic pathologist specialist testified in the High Court that there were 107 injuries on the body of the deceased, Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul, from the Lahad Datu Vocational College. Dr. Dzureena Abdul Multalib, 39, examined the victim’s body and stated that the injuries comprised 102 bruises and five abrasion wounds.
Details of Injuries
The 107 injuries, Dr. Dzureena explained, were a combination of bruises and abrasion wounds. The abrasion wounds, she said, occurred due to destruction of the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis) caused by friction against a hard surface. The bruises, on the other hand, were caused by blunt force trauma.
Cause of Death
In her witness statement, Dr. Dzureena stated that the cause of death was concluded as chest and soft tissue injuries due to blunt force trauma. She testified that the injuries were from head to toe, with injuries around the left and right arm, possibly indicating defensive wounds.
Defence and Prosecution Arguments
The prosecution argued that the 107 injuries were sufficient to cause the death of the victim, while the defence argued that the injuries could have been caused by a single event rather than multiple events.
Emotional Testimony
The atmosphere at the Tawau High Court turned emotional when the fourth prosecution witness, Siti Hamidah Jumari, 45, the victim’s mother, could not hold back her tears and cried while being asked to identify a photograph of her late son.
Trial Continues
The trial continues tomorrow, with the prosecution led by DPPs Nur Nisla, Ng Juhn Tao, and Nur Batrisyia Mohd Khusri, and the defence represented by lawyers Datuk Ram Singh, Kamaruddin Mohmad Chinki, and Chen Wen Jye.
Conclusion
The trial has shed light on the gruesome injuries sustained by Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul, and the forensic expert’s testimony has provided crucial evidence in the case. The prosecution’s argument that the 107 injuries were sufficient to cause the death of the victim is likely to be a key part of their case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the cause of death, according to Dr. Dzureena?
- Chest and soft tissue injuries due to blunt force trauma.
- How many injuries were sustained by the victim?
- 107 injuries, comprising 102 bruises and five abrasion wounds.
- What is the penalty for the accused if found guilty?
- The charge carries the death penalty or imprisonment for 30 to 40 years and not more than 12 strokes of the cane.