Dismembered Woman Found in Sabah: Father and Son Arrested

On February 12, 2026, a gruesome discovery was made in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, when a garbage collector found dismembered body parts of a woman at multiple rubbish disposal sites. The initial find occurred around 6:30 AM, when a severed arm fell out of a rubbish bag. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of additional body parts, including a head and torso, by 11:40 AM. The victim is believed to be a woman in her 40s, and initial investigations suggest her body may have been cut into as many as seven parts using a sharp weapon before being discarded.

Father, 71, & son arrested after woman found dismembered in Sabah, M’sia

Within 24 hours of the discovery, police arrested two suspects: a 71-year-old man, identified as the victim's fiancé, and his son, who is in his 20s. The main suspect was apprehended at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, where he was receiving treatment, while his son was detained later that evening in a residential area in Sepanggar. Both suspects are being investigated under Section 302 of Malaysia's Penal Code for murder.

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Authorities have indicated that the motive for the murder is believed to stem from a personal dispute involving jealousy and demands for the return of engagement money. Reports suggest that the engagement between the suspect and the victim had ended, leading to a confrontation over the return of the dowry after the victim allegedly married another individual. Witnesses reported seeing the victim in a distressed state shortly before the incident, which may have escalated into violence.

Father, 71, & son arrested after woman found dismembered in Sabah, M’sia

Kota Kinabalu's acting police chief, Superintendent Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman, confirmed that the swift arrests have helped clarify the case, but investigations are ongoing. Police have urged anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Several items, including mobile phones and clothing believed to have been worn during the incident, were seized for forensic analysis.

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The brutal nature of the crime has sparked widespread shock and concern within the Sabah community, with many calling for justice for the victim. The police continue to gather evidence and complete their investigation papers as they work to resolve this disturbing case.

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• “This situation is believed to have triggered an argument between the suspect and the victim, which ultimately led to the incident.” — Superintendent Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman

Father, 71, & son arrested after woman found dismembered in Sabah, M’sia

• “The motive is believed to stem from a personal dispute and a demand for engagement money.” — Superintendent Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman

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• “However, the investigation is still ongoing, and the case is being examined under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” — Superintendent Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman

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The investigation remains active as authorities seek to uncover further details surrounding this tragic event.

Father, 71, & son arrested after woman found dismembered in Sabah, M’sia