The Voice runner-up shot dead by husband
San Sreylai died on the spot after being shot three times by Chey Rin.
The Phnompenhpost reported that the incident occurred on the afternoon of October 15 at a cosmetic clinic in Phnom Penh. The victim was San Sreylai.
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Police said the perpetrator was named Chey Rin, the singer's husband.Chey Rin followed her to the beauty salon on his motorbike, then shot her three times in the chest and head, killing her on the spot. He then committed suicide at the scene.
According to initial investigation, the case may be related to the couple's love affair.San Sreylai andChey Rin. The couple had two sons before separating about a year ago. "The relationship has been on the rocks sinceSan Sreylai joins The Voice. Their lives are getting worse because ofChey Rin is very jealous," said her sister.San Sreylai said.
*San Sreylai on The Voice Cambodia
A friend ofSan Sreylai revealed that the singer often complained that her husband treated her badly and did not want her to enter the entertainment industry. "He often harassed her even though they were separated," the friend said.
San Sreylai, 24, was the runner-up of The Voice Cambodia in 2016. She joined an entertainment company after gaining attention in the competition.
According to VNE