Teen jailed 16 years for killing River Valley High schoolmate with axe
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- An 18-year-old boy was sentenced to 16 years in jail on Friday (Dec 1) after pleading guilty to killing a fellow River Valley High School student with an axe on campus in 2021. READ MORE: str.sg/ifqx
The accused cannot be named as he committed the offence when he was 16 and still legally a minor. During the hearing, the court lifted the gag order on the victim’s identity at the request of his parents. The 13-year-old boy who died was Ethan Hun.
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He wanted to be shot dead by police, yet he closed the bathroom door and windows to stifle the screams? If you wanted to get shot committing the crime, wouldn't you want to let as many witnesses know about it so they would call the cops asap?
a young boy lost his life his parents lost everything 😢😢😢nothing can be more traumatising then loosing a child Rip ethan 🙏
Rest in peace beloved Ethan! it's so unfortunate that this tragedy happened to him in 19 July 2021...he was still very young and had dreams for his future😢
The killer didn't need to just take someone's life just because of his own suicidal problem!!! For this case i would rather sentence him to life imprisonment.
Very unfair for Ethan and his parents. The murderer should be jailed at least 60 years.
Nw aday people killing someone and just claim they have depression ended up dropping charge.. stupid system
Exactly. I don't think it's a simply case of depression. There's likely underlying sociopathy and psychopathy too -- in which case, 16 years is truly too short. Research shows that psychopaths and sociopaths are extremely resistant to change, and treatment only tends to make them better at manipulation/deception. The current professional advice is to keep them away from society, in order to protect society from a vicious cycle of trauma. I'm a believer in redemption and restoration, but research rightly shows that psychopathy is the one exemption.
For everyone else reading this, please remember to keep your light bright in dark and despairing times -- we always have a choice, to choose good or evil. Sometimes, people in their darkness and despair, choose evil, and in doing so, sink to a point where redemption is near-impossible. Please keep that flame in you alive, even if it's only a feeble flame. Don't ever let the light go out. ❤
@@mrcoco3562 SG System is Brainchild of Lee Kuan Yew’ Bad Habits… ie. Weaponise Laws , Courts , Parliament , Ruthlessly Destroying Political Adversaries and even Influential Ppl , Families and sometimes even entire Communities etc …Finally Caught Red Handed In 2010 & Paraded like common Street Criminal at Sikh Police Temple In Singapore… RIP Buddy, KARMA rdy at Work ❤️
@@mrcoco3562nahh
He's a minor, can't be getting 60 years
So he'll be out in his 30's and can pick up where he left off. Meanwhile, Ethan got the death sentence 😢. I really don't understand our judicial system. No justice for the victim's family.
It’s obvious the laws favour the criminals. Welcome to SingAmerica.
@@windydragon6522 I wrote to the people involved in his case asking them to re-evaluate the sentence (and lengthen it). It's worth trying to make a difference, rather than giving into cynicism. You never know if you never try. Sometimes the smallest actions and voices do change the trajectory of things.
The defence lawyer said he would appeal against the sentence. Really shocked n sad to read about it yesterday from C N A news article.
@@TofuTeoplease post your comment again in the main thread :) Your comment deserves more from other readers.
It is for safety of everyone.
True, this kid should never be released. He might not even serve 16 because they will reduce it for " good" behavior " in prison.
Depression is not an excuse for killing a life.
Still feeling sad for Ethan and his parents even after almost 2 years.
Many Similar Tragic Cases involving Government Covered Up By AGC , Courts , Police etc …
@@Hs5687 Let's not spread misinformation or news that are not verified.
Me too. I'm so sorry that they had to go through such extreme suffering and injustice and grief. I'm sending them so much love, healing, and light. I really hope they can find their peace and be able to restore happiness to their lives again one day. My heart goes out to them.
@@2annec97 VERIFICATION in SG CONTROLLED by SG Government. Pls tell me Which Government Authority in SG VERIFIES Self Incriminating Evidence that Will CRIMINALLY Incriminate Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Yong Hong ( Ex Comm of Police & Known LKY’s Blue Eyed Lap Dog) ? … ie. Strangely, Both Lee Kuan Yew & Goh Yong Hong passed within weeks in 2015 AFTER allegations Filed in SG High Court … Coincidence, Phenomena , Extreme Distancing etc ? … Take Your Pick … Pls accept no Government Perfect …
Believe there is sufficient material above for Readers to VERIFY… Care for Official Court, AGC, Police File Ref Nos ?
This is very lenient sentence. He must be jailed for at least 40 years or life imprisonment
Max only 25yrs
he is a minor so only 16 years ughh 🙄
He didn’t intent to commit murder
@@VenomandEddieBrock he did tho he had multiple attempts and literally planned out his murder
Depression can grant you the right to rob a life without paying with your own pathetic life, life is never fair.
So can driving a vehicle. :/
Pls Accept Our Government are also Experts of Covering Up underlying “issues “ … Relevant here is unmistakable Patter of Children seeking or being referred to IMH for Stress Related problems… Try ask Govt for this Data & Watch the resistance
Nope. Be empathetic bro
A life is only worth 16 years?!
Chinese boy mah. Some more River Valley High School is chinese elite SAP school also lor.
Try if it was a Malay from neighbourhood school😂
@@cnachopchopnewsagency probably due to mental health issue that he was only sentenced to 16 years. Not everything is about race😅
@@cnachopchopnewsagency Nothing about race at all
@@Tringapore-Singapore not really. closing of the window to avoid victim screaming, followed by saying wanting for police to shoot him? 🤔 mental health issue yet had the capacity to plan all these out just sounds bs
@cnachopchopnewsagency - why are you trying to play racial and status game here?
It should be death sentence !
He wasnt 18 at the time. The death sentence is not applicable here.
Life was an option though
He did not intent to commit murder
Very disturbing to someone working in a school and a parent sending kids to school.
This system is not fair at all. Shit
At 18, he can liable for death penalty
use your brain, he was 16 at the time he committed the crime.
As a first time juvenile offender, there is a high probability where his freedom will be handed back to him on a silver platter before 29 years old. While the parents of Ethan will endure through the next 29 years grieving over their boy.
Cheers to our justice system. Playing the mental illness card sure pays off well
Do you think the death penalty will solve anything? Even the parents of the boy are not seeking vengeance like you
Mental illness card designed for Ppl with Deep Pockets & Political Targets … ie Key Witnesses, Whistleblowers. Noteworthy , Our Malfunctioning PAP Government are Experts at inducing & Labelling Political Targets with Mental illness to Discredit Key Witnesses, Whistleblowers on Government Criminal Wrongdoing …
@@deathtrack15I'm diagnosed with mental health conditions too but I'm able to control my mind and action. So what's your excuse?
@@Skinnypole_clara is mental health issues a monolith? You're assuming that yours is the same as his. If you can then good for you
@@deathtrack15 The death penalty will definitely not solve anything. Ethan has sadly passed on. But don't you think it's unfair how someone who takes away an innocent life can be able to reclaim his life years later?
Drugs Trafficking - Hanged
Killing - Jailed
Where is the fairness?
Killing is also hanged. But he wasnt 18 at time of murder.
Use your brain, he did not intent to commit murder.
The murderer should be sentenced death penalty or at least life sentence!!
Why are drunk drivers given only 2 years jail time?
16 years later he maybe out to kill again, this guy is more dangerous than a terrorist
Calm down man, can u name someone who after 20 years killed again when released?
How the heck were the parents not aware that he had bought an axe back home? What are they doing? Useless parents!
Depression is just a lame excuse
Y'all talking about only 16 years but bruh when he gets released, the entire world would be against him, literal hell.
I emailed the people involved in his case asking them to re-evaluate the sentence (and lengthen it). It's worth trying to make a difference, rather than giving into cynicism. You never know if you never try. Sometimes the smallest actions and voices do change the trajectory of things.
16 years is considered a grown up
16 years in Singapore... Very surprised at this light ass sentence
16 years for taking a life is insane... He'll be roaming free before 35 and nobody would know of his name because of the gag order 😐
The root cause had to be addressed.... is it due to
1. Overly stressed due to curriculum?
2. Overly stressed due to overwhelming expectations from parents?
3. Ease of access of violent content on internet?
4. Overwhelming competition in school environment?
The root causes need to be determined.
As someone in the trauma psych field, I'm certain it's not a simply case of stress or depression. There's likely underlying sociopathy and psychopathy too -- in which case, 16 years is truly too short. Research shows that psychopaths and sociopaths are extremely resistant to change, and treatment only tends to make them better at manipulation/deception. The current professional advice is to keep them away from society, in order to protect society from a vicious cycle of trauma. I'm a believer in redemption and restoration, but research rightly shows that psychopathy is the one exemption.
For everyone else reading this, please remember to keep your light bright in dark and despairing times -- we always have a choice, to choose good or evil. Sometimes, people in their darkness and despair, choose evil, and in doing so, sink to a point where redemption is near-impossible. For anyone reading this who's struggling in the dark, please keep that flame in you alive, even if it's only a feeble flame. Don't ever let the light go out. ❤
The root cause is he is psychotic. He must not be released, for the safety of everyone! Everyone is stressed and some are ill but don't kill random!
The root cause is he is a psychopath and needs to be sentenced to DEAFH
The 13 to 16 years old teenagers behaved weird towards strangers since 2012 huh.
Not just 13 to 16yrs old students, elderly couple, Jurong east kimly coffeeshop people suddenly shouted at strangers who never met them before since 2012..Double check before hanging someone. They don't aged?
🕊️ RIP, dear Ethan. Filled with sorrow again coming across this. May you be taken care of in heaven. May your family be consoled. Deepest condolences to Ethan’s family.😢 May God’s healing and peace be with you.
Suicide is related to depression.
16 years only… when our children grow up… these killers will be on the loose 😬
It makes me angry that the accused cant be named when everyone knows who the victim is. Why protect such an evil perpetrator? Yes , kids can be evil too. Sorry I dont believe such a person deserves a second chance or can be rehabilitated. For the security of society he should never be released. If he was older he would have faced the death penalty. So at least life or IMH for life.
The 16 year old killer legit killed Ethan.16 year old siao boy should go jail for 100 years
13years for murder is a joke
Suffered from depression when committed the crime is no excuse, ITS A MURDER CASE , the more must keep him locked as to protect the same incident from happening again as he may suffered from ‘depression’ again when he’s released , no one can keep an eye on him 24/7
Sad for both kids, sad for both families. His parents should be charged too. They knew he has some mental issues when he attempted suicide twice when he was 14yo. The father's side of family has history of mental issues. They should have send him for regular counselling and mental therapy sessions. Now one family has lost their beloved son forever.
only 16 years?? 😡
He will only be released on 30th November 2039.
How you know?
@@lingohatsuki5185you never listen? He was sentenced to 16 years of imprisonment in 2020. After 16 years will be 2039. He will be released by 2039.
Stupid Court decision, should reveal the accused name.
Why is the sentence so harsh
@@Tringapore-Singaporehe killed someone what do you except?
theres a reason why die die the court doesnt reveal his name. Even the victim parents already lift the gag order.
Only those who knows the accused family, knows how well connected they are🤭
@@Tringapore-Singaporehahaha thats why, first time in Singapore history, the President send condolences to the ACCUSED family😉🤭
As usual, devils and criminals are protected and victim bear all the blame.
People in the comments saying his a psychopath/sociopath and should be locked up for life .Playing armchair psychology. Virtually know nothing about the killer was revealed. Also physcopathy doesn’t make u kill, and doesn’t make u not know from right and wrong.
Setting the precedence that such act is allowed.
Hmm...after minus off serve 10yrs plus.if calculate frm date of remanded he should be out at 26....murdering an innocent life..wasted.
ah… that’s why i so enjoy watching Disney+ Vigilante k-drama…. because some justice can never be truly administered and even if so, the offender never really regrets and may re-offend, causing more victims.
Influenced by gadgets..
Too much watching tv
Stop blaming everything on gadgets,you are also made this comment on a gadget.
hes so real for that
Very High level case and well connected accused.
really?
How is the accused well connected?
@@grapefruitsyrup8185theres a reason why die die the court doesnt reveal his name. Even the victim parents already lift the gag order.
Only those who knows the accused family, knows🤭
@@cnachopchopnewsagency ooi tell me plsss. I'm very curious. Plus, if the accused fam is rich and well to do, then how would he even get depression in the first place.
@@grapefruitsyrup8185youll never know
Blame the system that stress we humans.
This a a Tragic Case …… Why ST not asking Why did Depression Occur & Go unnoticed, let alone IMH Record ? ie. Failure of IMH , School etc
No doubt this is a tragic case. Let us not overlook the fact that IMH and schools have helped/saved many more lives.
WHEN did “ Clinical Depression “ Diagnosis Occur? ie.any Adult facing a Murder Charge will likely be Diagnosed a Psychopath if not Depressed, let alone a Child ? We need More Independent & Inquisitorial Reporting…
It seems so easy to rule a crime that is committed out of unsound mind... 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
🙏 Such tragic incident happened at a High School that should be these students' happiest moments in their lives before going into higher education & before entering their respective career paths & life journeys ... 🙏 Deepest condolences to the families & friends of young brother Ethan Hun ... May Ethan Hun be blessed to a Better World & Realm & be Reunited with His Loved Ones in due Time & Space ... 🕯🌼🌿🌎🕊🇸🇬 ... Friday / 1stDec2023 ...
Can the murderer be named now?
Ethan Rip 🙏
I Very scared to go toilet in school alone after this accident happened.
Sad..
How come drunk adult driver who killed people only get few years????
Imagine if he had a rifle instead. Singapore did well with the firearms laws.
Homicide is related to psychosis.
16 year to quietly study to get a degree for free.
This is worse than Yishun.
I taught death penalty for murder charge in Singapore.
For people above 18*
Im surprised you do not know this.
What are the counsellors, school principals and teachers doing? Why couldn't they tell the signs early to prevent this traged ? Lousy school.....
You be surprised how much teacher miss out these kind of detail, i was bullied in school for 7 years
5 in secondary school
And 2 in ITE
I was the laughing stock in the class always bullied and the teacher knew and did noting
I wanted to suicide during those years as well
Lucky the army saved me during my BMT i found true brotherhood
I was dragged and beaten up multiple time as well
Hah?? You try working in a school lol and picking up the signs in everybody lor impossible. What are the FAMILY doing?
And at end of day, there will be PSYCHOTIC people like random killer.
He must be lock up for life.
A life for a life
Feel very sad for Ethan 😢😢😢😢 so handsome and young, got killed.
He should be release 10 yrs later. Study hard in the prison
Ok la 32 years old out or maybe even earlier due to 2 years in remand and gd behaviour if he behaves inside
factory worker, grab delivery rider possible careers after that..
Forsee he will complete his higher education inside, myb obtain a degree or phd. No need serve NS somemore. 16yrs later i doubt nobdy on the streets knows what had done in 2021.
Just to let you know, the murderer did his O levels in jail and did well. could this mean that the murder didn’t affect him?
With good behaviour he can even be taking his O and A and degree course while in jail. Then next time come out become a steady lawyer with a cool background story to tell
@@awesomepuppy215 For juveniles, "jail" is not exactly as you imagine it to be. It's not as if the axe-murderer is behind bars. His "jail" is actually a room with carpet on the floor and a TV on the wall. Yes, the metal door is locked at all times, but it's not "jail" in the full sense of the world. It's more like an office.
sure learn of local influencer or youtuber
Also the pap party love to give the people jabs and the people also love to take jabs, so only left good luck to them.
As singapore had changed to a multi-nation country (multi-nation-singapore) so even with the saf soldiers also no use, it's the pap party mistakes and there's no way to u-turn back.
Also sg number 1 in terms of scams city, so good luck all..
I think it is a very fair n justice judgement since there is mental illness when the murder was done. I hope the boy can repent, heal well and study well inside the prison and make himself useful to the society when he will be release out of prison in the future. May peace be with all..
He’s probably the only suicidal and depressed person to wanna harm others than self. Makes me wonder what sort of therapy he’d gone through then. Don’t forget there’s one such therapist who actually threw his wife off the condominium unit a while back.
Very fair n just? He killed a innocent kid who had nothing to do with his depression. A kid who had his whole future ahead of him. 15 years is an absolute joke, if anytg this will motivate other sick headed individuals to commit these crimes as the sentencing is a mere 15 years. The murderer should have been sentenced to life in prison
Useful to society? How?
@@ihtisham724I agree with you. This will encourage other youths to do such things to gain attention.
The pap party holding all the money and own self collect own self 's highest pay, etc... but only gave singaporeans a little bit money the pap party call helping the people.
Might be from mainland. They like to do slashing in schools
Not from mainland China. The slasher is actually Tamil (heard it from a friend of someone who attended that school, but unable to verify this.)
@@peteryewkimpoh5367 Sounds quite absurd. As SAP schools back then only has Chinese race students. Now I don't know
@@SuccessforLifester its Chinese not Tamil.
@@peteryewkimpoh5367can tell us more?
the killer does NOT deserve a protection.
na mo a mi tuo fo res in peace ethan my bro