Mohammad Haikal Mahfuz, a 24-year-old former postman, was charged with the murder of 32-year-old Mila Sharmila Samsusah, known as Bella, in Batu Pahat Magistrate’s Court. Bella’s remains were discovered in an abandoned house over a month after her disappearance. In a video below, see how the authorities had to reinforce their presence during the transfer of the arrested boyfriend from the courts to a police vehicle. Bella’s elderly sister was screaming ‘Murderer’ after leaving the courts.
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The charges allege Haikal committed the crime between 14 and 15 December. No plea was recorded, and the court set 19 February for a mention of the case. Bella’s family, including her mother Noraini Salleh and brother Norhisham, attended the court proceedings. DNA test results confirmed the identity of the remains found in Kampung Batu 7.
Cover Photos via Utusan Malaysia & Alias Abd Rani/New Straits Times
