By Elena Márquez
Tumisu, May 17, 2019
A woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend in Ang Mo Kio testified in court this week, citing years of domestic abuse and alcohol-fuelled arguments. She claims the fatal incident occurred in self-defence during a violent confrontation.
The murder trial of a woman charged with killing her boyfriend in their Ang Mo Kio flat resumed this week in Singapore, with the accused giving detailed testimony about their tumultuous relationship. She described a pattern of recurring violence, financial instability, and frequent intoxication that culminated in a fatal altercation in 2022.
According to the defence, the woman acted in self-defence after being assaulted during an argument. The prosecution, however, has challenged this claim, asserting that the accused intentionally inflicted fatal wounds. Forensic evidence and witness testimonies are expected to play a key role as the trial proceeds.
The case has stirred public interest, raising wider questions about how Singaporean courts handle domestic violence claims in the context of serious criminal charges. Legal experts suggest the trial may test the interpretation of self-defence under Singapore’s Penal Code, as well as societal understanding of intimate partner violence.
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