Phnom Penh Murder Case: Three Youths Detained for Rape and Killing of 15-Year-Old Girl

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A 15-year-old girl was raped and killed in a shocking case that took place in Phnom Penh last week. The perpetrators, three youths who knew the victim since childhood, were arrested after an immediate investigation by the police. The crime occurred in the bathroom of Wat Kruos Primary School on May 21, 2025, and has led to the detention of the suspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The investigating judge has ordered the detention of Sok Chansovanseng, 18 years old, Tien Pharet, 15 years old, and Bo Odom, 16 years old, for their involvement in the rape and murder of the 15-year-old girl.
  • The perpetrators used sleeping pills to incapacitate the victim before committing the crime, which took place in the bathroom of Wat Kruos Primary School on National Road 5, Kruos Village, Sangkat Samrong, Khan Prek Pno, Phnom Penh.
  • The suspects were arrested after an immediate investigation by the police, led by Lieutenant General Chuon Narin, Deputy Commissioner-General and Commissioner of Phnom Penh Police.
  • Investigation and evidence gathering are ongoing, with the prosecution opening an investigation against the suspects for murder by rape under Article 205 of the Criminal Code.
  • The suspects, who had known the victim since childhood, have not yet been tried or convicted of the crime.

Statistics:

  • The crime occurred on May 21, 2025, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • The victim was a 15-year-old girl who was raped and killed by the perpetrators.
  • The suspects, Sok Chansovanseng, Tien Pharet, and Bo Odom, are aged 18, 15, and 16 years old, respectively, at the time of their arrest.

Sources:

  • Mr. Ey Rin, head of the secretariat and spokesperson for the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
  • Mr. Chhay Hong, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
  • Lieutenant General Chuon Narin, Deputy Commissioner-General and Commissioner of Phnom Penh Police.