When a Former Teacher Turns into a Creepy Letter‑Monger
Picture a 46‑year‑old ex‑teacher who, after leaving the school in 2017, starts a revenge saga that would make a horror movie director blush. Between 2018 and 2021, he sent anonymous texts, emails, and literally letters to the principal of his old school, a church elder, and principals of three other schools. The motive? He blamed the principal for a tragic student death and thought anonymous clatter would keep him safe.
How the Chaos Unfolded
- Secret “NUS” envelopes – He looted official envelopes from the National University of Singapore (no, this wasn’t a prank) and tucked 20 harassing notes inside, each smelling of “Shakespeare meets ‘nightmare email’.”
- Call‑out to the brain of the principal – On Feb 9, 2021, he jumped to a public telephone in Sengkang, rang the principal’s number, and dropped a chilling line: “You’ve got blood on your hands.” Then he hung up, leaving the target shocked.
- Death threats (with an eye on 2021) – The notes read like a tombstone inscription and nervously hinted that the principal would die that year, causing him to feel “devastated, scared, and threatened” and to double‑check everyone’s safety.
- Side‑channel harassment – In 2020, he targeted a female lecturer who had apparently treated him poorly. She got nasty texts such as “You can’t even teach to save your life.” She filed a police report on April 3, 2020.
From Teacher to Private Tutor – The Accused’s Downfall
The incident led the former teacher, no longer teaching in the classroom, to plead guilty on Monday, September 19. He faces a probable sentencing on October 5. The court hasn’t revealed how he was caught, and a gag order keeps his identity under wraps to protect victims.
Why the Principal Is on High Alert
- He started walking kids to school alone before, but now insists a guardian travels with them.
- He’s less trusting of unfamiliar numbers and constantly checks if callers are truly who they say they are.
Though the story started in a small Singaporean block, it’s a stark reminder that “old grudges” can turn into modern‑day cyber‑harassment.
Original source: The Straits Times – reproduction requires permission.
