A chilling mystery unfolds in Kuala Lumpur, where homicide detectives are questioning a well-known rapper in connection with the death of an OnlyFans model.
Iris Hsieh, a 31-year-old Taiwanese influencer known as ‘Nurse Goddess’ to her two million social media followers, was found naked in a hotel bathtub on October 22nd while visiting Malaysia. Initial reports suggested an accident, but the case swiftly escalated to homicide following the discovery of crucial new evidence.
Investigators have identified Wee Meng Chee, the Chinese-Malaysian rapper and filmmaker known as Namewee, as the last person to see Hsieh alive. He voluntarily surrendered to police on Wednesday, now considered a person of interest in the investigation.
The investigation is meticulously detailed, with authorities examining every aspect of both Hsieh’s and Namewee’s movements. Detectives have already interviewed hotel staff, security personnel, and transport operators, including those at the airport, seeking any clue that might unlock the truth.
Adding another layer of complexity, Namewee was previously questioned and charged with drug possession around the time of Hsieh’s death, allegations he vehemently denies. Police are awaiting the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports to determine the official cause of death.
Namewee, through his lawyer, has expressed deep sadness over Hsieh’s death and pledged full cooperation with the investigation, maintaining his innocence and a desire to see the true killer brought to justice.
This isn’t the first time Namewee has faced scrutiny from authorities. The provocative artist has a history of run-ins with the law, often stemming from his satirical music videos and films that tackle sensitive topics like politics, race, and religion.
In 2016, a music video filmed at various places of worship and featuring the word “Allah” sparked outrage and led to his detention, though he was ultimately not charged. He argued the video was intended to promote religious tolerance.
Similarly, in 2018, he was detained again over a video featuring dancers in dog masks, deemed “obscene” and insulting to Islam by authorities, given the cultural significance of dogs in Malaysia. He defended his work as social commentary.
As detectives piece together the events leading up to Hsieh’s death, they are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in their investigation. The case remains complex, but authorities are determined to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.
