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Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais' murder timeline

Sept 4, 2015 

Morais was abducted by several men following a fender bender along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and taken to No. 1 Jalan USJ1/6D, Subang Jaya. 

Closed-circuit television footage showed that Morais was grabbed by the accused after he came out of his car to inspect the damage. 

 


Sept 5, 2015 

A Proton Perdana was found burnt near Kampung Sungai Samak oil palm plantation, Hutan Melintang, Perak, the same vehicle driven by Morais.

 


Sept 6, 2015 

Police classify Morias' disappearance as a missing person case. 

 


Sept 14, 2015 

Former Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar confirms Morais was abducted by five men based on CCTV footage obtained by the police. 

 


Sept 16, 2015 

Police confirm Morais' body was found inside a cement-filled drum near Taman Subang Mewah, USJ 1, Subang Jaya. 

 


Sept 28, 2015 

Seven men were charged with the murder of Morais at the Kuala Lumpur magistrate's court. 

 


Jan 7, 2016 

The case was transferred to the Kuala Lumpur High Court. All pleaded not guilty. 

 


April 6, 2016 

The murder trial begins. 

 


Dec 20, 2016 

The High Court acquits the second accused G. Gunasekaran after he pleaded guilty and was sentenced by the Sessions Court for the offence of concealing the body and disposing of Morias' car. 

 


Nov 20, 2017 

The six accused were ordered to enter their defence after the prosecution had proven a prima facie case against them. 

 


June 11, 2020 

Defence enters closing submission. 

 


July 10, 2020 

The High Court sentences all the accused to death for Morais' murder. 

 


July 13, 2020 

The six files their notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal 

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