One more ‘Sorcerer’ slaying examined

Three people in Oddar Meanchey province will be questioned today over the alleged premeditated murder of a “gentle” 60-year-old woman accused by a local family of practising sorcery, police said yesterday.

Nem Nor, Chongkal district deputy police chief, said Rem Yoeurm was found dead at her home in Banteay Chor village on Thursday night, having been stabbed repeatedly in the throat and chest and with her stomach sliced open.

“The victim was killed at around 8 to 9pm when she stayed at home alone while her husband went out to treat other villagers because he is a traditional Khmer doctor.”

When Yoeurm’s husband returned home, he discovered her body, Nor said.

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