The emaciated woman, still alive, was found lying in a plot of land at 11:10 a.m. on May 17, 2025,
along the intersection of Keng Road and Win Win Boulevard, at a plot of land in Sangkat Bak Kheng, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh.
According to information at the scene, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a citizen rode a motorbike past the scene and saw the woman lying on the side of the road in the plot without paying attention.
The situation was reported to police at 11am, and they instantly came to inspect the scene.
Broader Conversations About Domestic Expectations
The case has ignited debates online, with some expressing horror at the extreme outcome while others point to deeper issues of unequal labor distribution in relationships. Studies show that many women still bear the brunt of household responsibilities, even when both partners work full-time. However, experts stress that no disagreement justifies lethal violence.
The case has ignited debates online, with some expressing horror at the extreme outcome while others point to deeper issues of unequal labor distribution in relationships. Studies show that many women still bear the brunt of household responsibilities, even when both partners work full-time. However, experts stress that no disagreement justifies lethal violence.
Legal Proceedings Underway
The suspect is currently in police custody, and an investigation is ongoing. If convicted, she could face life in prison.
The suspect is currently in police custody, and an investigation is ongoing. If convicted, she could face life in prison.
