Murder Probe: Investigators Find Bloodstains in Dormitory Rooms
The High Court in Tawau heard that investigators found bloodstains in three dormitory rooms at Lahad Datu Vocational College while probing the murder of a student.
The Discovery
DSP Nor Rafidah Kasim, the 22nd prosecution witness, testified that her team discovered the stains during inspections on March 24, two days after the victim, 17-year-old Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, was found dead. The checks, conducted at 10.10 am, started in Room 7 Resak, which Mohamad Nazmie occupied. "Our inspection found bloodstains on the floor and on the mattress belonging to the victim," she said, testifying before Judge Datuk Duncan Sikodol.
Investigation
Thirteen students, aged 16 to 19, have been jointly charged with the murder of Mohamad Nazmie in Dormitories 7 Resak and 5 Belian at the college between 9 pm on March 21 and 7.38 am on March 22. They face charges under Section 302 of the Penal Code, read with Section 34, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years, along with up to 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction.
Nor Rafidah said her team also found bloodstains in Room 5 Belian, where they retrieved a collarless long-sleeved shirt in a bucket and a blanket with bloodstains on a mattress. The final inspection was carried out in Room 7 Belian, where Mohamad Nazmie was found unconscious. There, investigators discovered more suspected bloodstains on the mattress.
Poly Light Device
When questioned by defence lawyer Mohamad Zairi Zainal Abidin, Nor Rafidah confirmed that the stains were identified through visual inspection. However, she disagreed with claims that her team failed to use specialised equipment, such as a poly light, to detect hidden bloodstains. She acknowledged that even if bloodstains were wiped with a cloth, they would still be visible under a poly light.
During re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Nur Nisla Abd Latif, Nor Rafidah said the investigation report was based on what her team observed at the scene. She said the poly light device was only used to confirm whether visible stains were human blood. "The poly light is used when we notice bloodstains with the naked eye. It helps confirm whether the stains are human blood," she said.
Prosecution Team
The prosecution team consists of Nur Nisla, Ng Juhn Tao, and Batrisyia Mohd Khusri. Eight of the accused are represented by lawyers Datuk Ram Singh, Kamarudin Mohmad Chinki, and Chen Wen Jye, while the remaining five are defended by Mohamad Zairi, Abdul Ghani Zelika, Vivian Thien, Jhesseny P Kang, and Kusni Ambotuwo.
Conclusion
The trial continues next Monday (Dec 9).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the discovery made by investigators?
- Investigators found bloodstains in three dormitory rooms at Lahad Datu Vocational College.
- Who was the victim in the murder case?
- The victim was 17-year-old Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan.
- How many students have been charged with the murder?
- Thirteen students have been jointly charged with the murder.
- What charges do the accused face?
- The accused face charges under Section 302 of the Penal Code, read with Section 34, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years, along with up to 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction.