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71-Year-Old Charged with Dismemberment Murder of Fiancée

2/27/2026

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Piluta Samad, a 71-year-old man, was charged with murdering his former fiancée Hamidah Husin after her dismembered body was found in Indah Permai, Sepanggar, on February 12.
The murder occurred on February 11 at a house in Kampung Sri Kenangan.
Piluta Samad did not enter a plea during his court appearance on February 27.
He faces the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.

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Piluta Samad, a 71-year-old man, was charged with murdering his former fiancée Hamidah Husin after her dismembered body was found in Indah Permai, Sepanggar, on February 12.
The murder occurred on February 11 at a house in Kampung Sri Kenangan.
Piluta Samad did not enter a plea during his court appearance on February 27.
He faces the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.