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Karthigesu, man acquitted of beauty queen Jean Sinnappa's murder, passes away

By CHARLES RAMENDRAN
Karthigesu is mobbed by well-wishers after his acquittal on May 30, 1981. – The Star/YEONG CHEONG

KLANG: Former psychology lecturer S. Karthigesu, who was acquitted of the brutal murder of beauty queen Jean Perera Sinnappa 44 years ago, passed away on Sunday (Aug 27).

He breathed his last at his home in Teluk Pulai here at about 8.40am after a short illness. It is learnt that he suffered from a heart ailment and dementia.

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S. Karthigesu , Death , Jean Perera Sinnappa , Murder , Acquittal

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