Death at MACC: My CSI XIV – Revelation of the Unknown Male 1

ARCHIVES 2009

By admin-s On Oct 4, 2009

By Dr. Rafick

1. On the 2nd October 2009, the local media reported that “The mystery over the DNA of “Unknown Male 1″ found on the back of Teoh Beng Hock’s blazer has been solved, the inquest into the death of the 30-year-old political aide was told today”

2. The sudden revelation by Dr Seah Lay Hong, a serology and DNA specialist with the Chemistry Department that the DNA material found on TBH which was marked as unknown DNA Male 1 matched the DNA of road accident victim M. Gopala. She came to the conclusion after comparing the Male 1 DNA against three of Gopala children.

3. She concluded that based on statistical analysis on Malaysian Indian population, there is 99.999% probability the Unknown Male 1 is the father of (Gopala’s) three sons. From the latest revelation, it is good to know that the Chemist is working overtime in trying to solve puzzle on the ownership of Unknown Male 1 and Male 2 DNA. It is hope that the mystery of Unknown Male 2 will be solved soon.

4. The latest revelation raised a lot of questions on the original source of Unknown Male 1 and where it was taken. Based on Dr Seah testimony, the DNA material is found on the belt as well as on the jacket of the deceased. Some questions on how the jacket and the belt came in contact with M Gopala DNA when it was supposedly taken at the crime scene.

5. I read the Inquest report on the AG Chamber website. On the 3rd day of the proceedings, Dr Seah gave her testimony. In her testimony (page 35) she said that she receives 18 exhibits from ASP Ahmad Nazri on the 21st July 2009 at 250pm. The belt is labeled as item No 17 that she received. The source of materials was labeled with different reference which includes sealed envelopes from Klang Hospital, Sealed envelope PDRM No 392 and sealed envelope from PDRM forensic lab.

6. The belt came from PDRM No 392 which was probably taken by the I/O at the morgue. That probably led to the contamination of evidence. It was good that Dr Seah were able to narrow down the possible source of contamination of evidence and solve the mystery but I believe, in the eyes of the general public, there is some kind of conspiracy involves here. While solving the death is paramount importance but I believe it is also equally important for the government to regain the public trust on the various institutions.