Arrest of suspect who killed two people in a drinking party

The Thu Duc City Police Department is currently detaining suspect Phan Thanh Minh (born in 1988, residing locally) and transferring him to the Criminal Police Department, Ho Chi Minh City Police to expand the investigation and handle the act of "murder".

Police clarify the murder case of two men.

Previously, on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year (February 12), people discovered two men lying dead in a house on Street No. 8, Phuoc Hiep Quarter, Long Truong Ward, Thu Duc City.

During the investigation, the police quickly identified the two victims as locals, including Phan Tan Hong (born 1976) and Nguyen Thanh Hung (born 1973).

Two victims died from multiple trauma, with many injuries on their bodies caused by external force.

Through investigation, the police arrested Phan Thanh Minh and through struggle Minh admitted his actions.

Initial investigation determined that on the evening of the 30th of Tet (February 11), Minh, Hong (Minh's brother), Hung and another person named Nam organized a drinking party at the above-mentioned house. After drinking for a while, Mr. Nam left first, leaving only 3 people.

Because he drank too much and got drunk, and had previously used drugs, Minh had a seizure.stonedMinh chased and beat Mr. Hung and his brother. Minh also picked up rocks and dirt from in front of the house, wrapped them in his jacket, and used them to hit the two victims on the heads.

Mr. Hung and Mr. Hong were also drunk so they were no longer able to fight back and were beaten to death on the spot.