Man Kills Ex-Lover in Mae Sai After Financial Dispute, Police in Pursuit

[Georgealbert]

 

 

In a shocking incident early morning on October 13, a man fatally attacked his ex-lover with a knife after she ended their relationship. The suspect, identified as Mr. Yee, 43, allegedly broke into the woman’s rental home in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai and violently assaulted her, leaving her with severe wounds. Despite being rushed to Mae Sai Hospital, the woman, known as Ms. Joy, in her 40s, succumbed to her injuries.

 

The Mae Sai police were alerted to the crime around 05:00 and responded quickly to the scene in Ban Pa Yang Mai, Moo 4, Wiang Phang Kham subdistrict. Inside the bedroom, officers found bloodstains and signs of a violent struggle. Ms. Joy had suffered multiple deep cuts across her body, with some of her fingers nearly severed.

 

 

According to Ms. Joy’s relative, Ms. Yui, the victim was a single mother of two, a son aged 18 and a daughter aged 14. She had separated from her children’s father years ago and had been in a relationship with Mr. Yee. However, she had recently distanced herself from him due to his excessive drinking, which led to the tragic incident after just two days of separation.

 

Neighbours reported that Mr. Yee parked his car near the victim’s residence early in the morning and forced entry through the back door. He then proceeded to attack Ms. Joy while she was in bed. Her eldest son, who was in a nearby room, heard his mother’s screams and rushed to intervene, but Mr. Yee fled before he could be stopped.

 

Mr. Yee’s sister, Ms. Srinuan revealed that Mr. Yee had been upset after Ms. Joy refused his request to reconcile and return the money he had given her during their relationship.

 

Mr. Yee had been working in Bangkok and had financially supported Ms. Joy, including transferring an initial amount of 15,000 baht and a monthly allowance of 10,000 baht to help her raise her children. However, he had financial responsibilities of his own, including providing for his two children from a previous marriage. His 7-year-old son was preparing to be ordained as a monk, and Mr. Yee had requested his money back to cover the ordination expenses, but Ms. Joy declined.

 

Ms. Srinuan shared that her brother had been drinking heavily and had expressed anger over the situation. He had frequently asked her how long he would be imprisoned if he killed someone. Early this morning, he left her house, and shortly afterward, the tragic murder occurred.

 

Police are currently searching for Mr. Yee, who remains at large. Authorities and family members have urged him to turn himself in and face justice for his actions.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-14