Stabbed to death because of suspicion of wife's adultery

On the afternoon of March 28, the Investigation Police Agency of Nam Dan District Police said that the unit had handed over the case file and suspect Hoang Dinh Nam (born in 1963), residing in Yen Khanh block, Nam Dan town - the main suspect related to the murder case that occurred in hamlet 11, Nam Giang commune (Nam Dan) to the Criminal Police Department - Nghe An Provincial Police to continue investigating according to authority.

The victim's car in the murder case. Photo: Bao Nguyen

According to initial information, the incident occurred at around 2:00 p.m. the same day at a parking lot in Hamlet 11, Nam Giang Commune. Hoang Dinh Nam used a sharp knife to repeatedly stab Mr. Bui Huu Thanh Dong (born in 1954), residing in Nam Dan Town. The stab wound was strong, hitting a vital spot, causing the victim to lose a lot of blood and die on the spot.

After committing the crime, suspect Nam fled the scene.

Immediately after receiving the information, Nam Dan District Police coordinated with Nam Giang Commune Police and the Criminal Police Department - Nghe An Provincial Police to organize a siege and arrest. Knowing that he could not escape, Nam surrendered to the investigation agency.

The initial cause of the murder was determined to be Hoang Dinh Nam's jealousy, suspecting Mr. Dong of having an affair with his wife. At the time of the incident, suspect Nam's wife - Tran Thi H. (born in 1978) was also present at the scene.