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British Woman Fatally Stabbed in Phnom Penh Park as Police Arrest Congolese Suspect

Investigators say the killing may be linked to a love triangle.

Overview

  • Jessica Cariad Hopkins, 34, was found with multiple stab wounds late on 29 August in Phnom Penh’s Chamkarmon district.
  • Police identified the suspect as Kidikila Nganda Glodie, 33, who was detained at Zola Salon in Daun Penh about 1.5 miles from the scene on 30 August.
  • Authorities have described a possible romantic dispute as the motive but have released few details and have not announced formal charges.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said it is supporting Hopkins’ family and is in contact with Cambodian authorities.
  • Local media reported that two bystanders livestreamed the attack before later cooperating with police questioning.