Samoa national dies in Pago Pago police custody

By Shalveen Chand 08 September 2023, 11:17AM

A Samoan national arrested for the alleged murder of his wife in American Samoa has allegedly died in police custody according to media reports from Pago Pago.

KVZK TV reported the man who was implicated in the death beating of his wife on Tuesday has died while in custody. It was reported that Police are investigating however preliminary reports indicates it was allegedly self-inflicted.

A graphic video showing the bloodied body of the man’s wife went viral this week. The man is believed to be in his 30s. The couple are survived by their five children.

 

By Shalveen Chand 08 September 2023, 11:17AM
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