'I just wanted her to keep quiet': Trial in UK begins for Singaporean who smothered wife with pillow

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SINGAPORE - A 51-year-old Singaporean accused of murdering his wife while on holiday in Newcastle, United Kingdom, is said to have suffocated her with a hotel pillow after she nagged at him. Fong Soong Hert denied murdering Madam Pek Ying Ling, also 51,and told the jury in Newcastle Crown Court that he had 'no memory whatsoever' and had diminished responsibility...

Fong Soong Hert said he had "no memory whatsoever" and had diminished responsibility for allegedly killing his wife.SINGAPORE - A 51-year-old Singaporean accused of murdering his wife while on holiday in Newcastle, United Kingdom, is said to have suffocated her with a hotel pillow after she nagged at him.

Prosecutor Peter Makepeace QC said Madam Pek was unhappy with Fong as he continued to smoke while he was unwell on their trip.The couple were on holiday and had plans to meet with one of their sons. The prosecutor told the court that there was no known history of violence between the couple but according to one son, Madam Pek was known to scold her husband.

 

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