17-Year-Old Confesses to Killing Woman in Kuruwita

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A 17-year-old boy has confessed to murdering a 26-year-old woman from Dodan Ella, Devi Pahala, Kuruwita by slitting her throat with a blade.

Police stated that the suspect claimed he committed the murder due to the girl's aggressive behavior when he attempted to sexually assault her.

A gold necklace, mobile phone, and handbag belonging to the victim was later found from a remote area.

The suspect, who is neither attending school nor employed, was taken into custody last Thursday with the assistance of the Police K9 Unit.

Following a court order, he has been placed at the Dehiowita Child Detention Center. 

Police stated that the court has ordered the suspect to be imprisoned upon reaching the age of 18.

The funeral of the victim was held last afternoon (5th July) at the Kuruwita cemetery.

The incident took place on the afternoon of July 2 while the victim was on her way home after work.