Teen Charged With Dad’s Death Gets Stuck in Court Again
What’s Going On?
At the end of last week, 19‑year‑old Sylesnar Seah Jie Kai stepped into a courtroom—via video link, no less—prepared to defend himself after a chilling charge: he allegedly killed his own dad, Eddie Seah Wee Teck, who was 47 when he was found dead on Oct 10 between the 4th and 5th floors of Block 653 Yishun Avenue 4.
The Courtroom Show‑down
- Sylesnar arrived wearing a red polo, looking like he just came from a casual gym session.
- He’s got a lawyer, Mr Sunil Sudheesan from Quahe Woo and Palmer, who was ready to push for a brief break—just a single hour to talk to his client.
- But the prosecution argued that the investigations were barely simmered; they needed more evidence, more statements, and a site revisit.
- Judge Terence Tay sided with the police and ordered Sylesnar back in custody at the Central Police Division, though he can still be taken out for investigations.
When Sylesnar tried to address the judge, he said, “I’ll be honest for you, I’d like to make an unreasonable request. I already provided all the evidence, I’ll cooperate in any way possible. But I have an unreasonable request as this deals with sentencing, with my life… even if the sentence is lightened…” The judge cut him off, saying it was probably best to keep the proceedings snappy.
Family and Business Ties
The victim and his wife were partners in a property buying, selling and renting venture. Married since 1994, they had three kids and lived on the fifth floor. That youngest child? Sylesnar.
Outlook
Police got a late‑night call at 7:05 pm and, when they arrived, discovered the dad lying motionless outside the apartment—it was an overnight tragedy. The victim was declared dead by paramedics, and Sylesnar was promptly nabbed on the scene.
Remember: in Singapore, murder comes with the grim possibility of the death penalty. So the stakes aren’t exactly joking around.
Back on the Calendar
Sylesnar is scheduled again for an appearance on Oct 20—still via video link. His fate? Only time will tell.
