Club‑Buddies Turned Carnage: 30‑Year‑Old Man Stabs 44‑Year‑Old Friend in Singapore
In a dramatic turn from friendship to tragedy, a 30‑year‑old Singaporean was handed a nine‑year prison sentence, nine cane strokes, and a $3,600 fine after slashing a 44‑year‑old male friend with a parang. The incident, which stemmed from a heated spat over intimacy and the victim’s HIV status, has left a scar on the city’s headlines.
Who’s Who
- 30‑Year‑Old Defendant: Gave up the friendship after his friend’s refusal to be intimate.
- 44‑Year‑Old Victim: HIV‑positive, had been financially supporting the defendant.
- Crime Scene: Two men co‑habited a rented condominium from May 2018 until the altercation.
How It All Went Wrong
August 17, 2018: The defendant returned home with a new partner, sparking a text‑messaged argument with the victim. The next evening, the victim decided to leave but circled back at 11 pm. Angry, the defendant confronted him at the threshold, wielding a pointed blade to the victim’s neck.
For ten minutes, the crowd‑source drama unfolded – a mix of hate, hurt, and a twirly mention of HIV status. Then the fight cooled down. The victim crashed into bed, only to wake up at 4 am with a bathroom door locked, a missing wallet, and an all‑gone younger guy.
Charges and Sentencing
- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a weapon.
- Ten separate drug offences – meth involvement, possession, and consumption.
- Traffic violations: failing to stop at an accident & driving uninsured.
Anticipating a court drama, the defendant pleaded guilty on October 28, leading to the final sentencing of nine years behind bars and punitive cane strokes. This punishment, coupled with a hefty $3,600 fine, marks a stern warning against turning envy into violent crime.
What It Means for the Victim
Following the attack, the victim underwent a surgery to excise a small bowel section. The incident has reshaped his life, leaving unchecked injuries and a cautionary tale about the dangerous crossroads of personal relationships and emotional outbursts.
