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Two juveniles charged with murder of 18-year-old in alleged torture case
Two teenagers have been charged following the death of an 18-year-old man who police say was held captive for two days, tortured, and beaten before his body was abandoned on a roadside.
LSN Malaysia ·
Police have filed charges against two minors, both under 14 years of age, in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man whose body was discovered near a roadway. According to police reports, the victim was allegedly detained for approximately two days before his death. Authorities say the young man was subjected to torture and beaten repeatedly with blunt objects during his captivity. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by law enforcement. The case has drawn significant attention due to the ages of those charged and the circumstances alleged in the death. Authorities have not released further details regarding the motive or additional details of the investigation at this time.