Ha Tinh: Wife worked abroad for 20 years, returned home 2 months later and was hacked to death by her husband
Many conflicts arose after Mrs. Ha returned to Vietnam. On February 19, Mr. Chau slashed his wife to death and then went to the beach to commit suicide.
On February 20, Nghi Xuan District Police (Ha Tinh) said that during the interrogation, Mr. Le Hai Chau (61 years old, residing in Cuong Gian commune) admitted to killing his wife, Ms. Chu Thi Ha (56 years old). Mr. Chau is being investigated for murder, according to Article 123 of the 2015 Penal Code.
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Suspect Chau. Photo:CA |
According to the investigation documents, on February 19, due to a family conflict, Mr. Chau attacked his wife with a knife, causing her death. After committing the crime, the 61-year-old man went to the beach of Xuan Lien commune to commit suicide, but was discovered by the authorities, restrained and taken to headquarters.
Mr. Chau admitted that their married life has not been harmonious recently, with many conflicts arising.
According to local authorities, Ms. Ha worked in South Korea for nearly 20 years and returned home two months ago. Mr. Chau and his wife have three children. Mr. Chau has had two strokes.