A star of the hit TV show The Voice has been shot dead by her estranged husband in what police are ruling a ‘murder-suicide.’
San Sreylai, 23, was gunned down and killed at a beauty clinic in an upscale neighbourhood in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.
Police have confirmed the gunman is believed to be her ex-husband, Chey Rin, 53.
It is alleged that Rin shot Sreylai and then shot himself.
Phnom Penh Deputy Police Chief Song Ly declined to give any further details about the incident, saying only that an investigation is ongoing.
San Sreylai was a popular finalist on Cambodia’s version of The Voice last year.
Family and friends have since come out to say the relationship was aggressive, with Rin often abusive.
Sreylai’s sister San Kongkea said, ‘They separated when she entered The Voice Cambodia – the relationship become worse and worse because he is a jealous guy.’
It is reported that the pair have two young sons.
Our thoughts are with the stars family and friends at this difficult time.
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