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Suspect confesses to Seya murder - police
Sep 24, 201507:55 AM
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Suspect confesses to Seya murder - police
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The suspect arrested yesterday in connection with the rape and murder of the 5-year-old Seya Sadewmi is now the main suspect after he confessed to the crime, Police confirmed a short while ago.

 


The Suspect was arrested from a forest area in Baduwatugoda in Gampaha yesterday.

 


“The suspect was arrested in a joint operation with several police teams including the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and residents of the area,” police said.

 


The police had earlier questioned and arrested two suspects including a 17-year-old youth over the incident as well. They have been remanded until September 28 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court. 

 


The child was found strangled to death on September 13. She was reported missing from her home at Kotadeniyawa in Divulapitiya on the previous day. Investigations into the murder are carried out by the CID.

 

 

 

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