In a horrifying turn of events that has shocked Singapore, the gruesome murder of 23-year-old Leu Hung has unfolded, revealing a chilling tale of betrayal and brutality. Leu, who had been living in Singapore for just two years, vanished on June 13, 2005, only for her dismembered remains to surface in the Kang River days later, sparking a massive police investigation.

Leu’s life took a tragic turn following a secret affair with her boss, 50-year-old Leong Su Chaw. What began as a passionate relationship devolved into a nightmare when Leong, desperate to cover up his theft of Leu’s savings, invited her to his home. In a shocking twist, he murdered her in cold blood, strangling her with a towel before dismembering her body with a butcher’s cleaver. He then callously discarded her remains in various locations along the river, attempting to erase any trace of his horrific crime.

The investigation intensified when a river cleaner stumbled upon Leu’s body parts on June 16, leading police to quickly identify her through fingerprints. As details emerged, Leong became the prime suspect due to his suspicious behavior and the discovery of evidence linking him to the murder, including blood and dismembering tools found at his home.

Despite initially denying his involvement, Leong eventually confessed, claiming a twisted narrative of a lover’s pact. However, this was met with skepticism by authorities, leading to his arrest and trial. On May 19, 2006, after a harrowing 16-day trial, Leong was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. His final plea for clemency was rejected, and he was executed on November 30, 2007.

This case, now infamously known as the Kang River body parts murder, has left an indelible mark on Singapore, a nation known for its low crime rates. The brutal nature of the crime and the betrayal of trust have left the community reeling, as friends and family mourn the loss of a vibrant young woman whose dreams were tragically cut short.