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Multiple writers found in journals of deceased student Zara Qairina
A forensic examiner has determined that several journals connected to the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir were written by more than one person. The findings have emerged during the ongoing inquest into her death in Kota Kinabalu.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA KINABALU — Forensic analysis of journals submitted as evidence in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir has revealed that multiple individuals contributed to the writings, according to testimony from a forensic examiner.
The discovery adds a new dimension to investigations surrounding the circumstances of the student's death. The journals, which were examined as part of the inquest proceedings, contained entries that showed distinct differences in handwriting and writing patterns, indicating they were not solely authored by a single person.
Forensic examiners specializing in handwriting analysis determined that the variations in the documents were significant enough to conclude that multiple writers had contributed to the journals over time. The findings raise questions about the authenticity and context of the entries contained within the documents.
The inquest, being conducted in Sabah's capital, is examining various aspects of the circumstances surrounding the death. The forensic examination of the journals represents one component of the broader investigation into what occurred.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the implications of the multiple-writer findings or how they may relate to the overall investigation into the student's death.