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The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court was presented with harrowing digital evidence on 7 April during the ongoing trial surrounding the tragic death of six-year-old autistic child, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. The 25th prosecution witness, Assistant Superintendent Mohd Zaidi Abu Hassan, a senior analyst from the Royal Malaysia Police&rsquo;s Computer Crime Investigation Unit, provided in-depth testimony on WhatsApp messages retrieved from two mobile phones seized from Zayn&rsquo;s parents.
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Zayn was discovered lifeless on 6 December 2023, lying on a sandbank in a stream roughly 200 metres from his residence at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai. The child had been reported missing just a day earlier. A post-mortem later revealed injuries to his neck and body that were consistent with signs of a struggle and possible attempts at self-defence.
Deleted Messages Recovered from Parental Devices
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During his testimony, ASP Zaidi confirmed that two devices were confiscated&mdash;a Huawei phone linked to a Google account under the name Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, and an Apple iPhone associated with an iCloud account under Ismanira Abdul Manaf. Although he could not conclusively verify who physically used each device, he said the phones contained disturbing content, believed to be exchanges between the parents. The individuals appeared as &ldquo;Baby Sayang&rdquo; and &ldquo;Manja&rdquo; in each other's contact lists.
Using an XRY digital forensics tool, ASP Zaidi conducted a full extraction of WhatsApp conversations, including deleted messages, videos, and photos. The recovered data was compiled into an HTML report and stored securely on his work computer. The exchanges spanned several months, covering events leading up to and including the date Zayn was reported missing.
Messages Indicating Distress and Violent Tendencies
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Among the more chilling messages were several dated 20 June 2023:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;So stressful, I feel like killing someone.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Have to beat them up, I cannot even rest.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You have to beat till satisfied.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Wait till there is pain or death, then [they will] know.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Further messages on 11 October 2023 painted a continued picture of distress:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;So stressed with Zayn.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Feel like killing myself.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
These messages were interpreted as indicative of the emotional and psychological pressure within the household, particularly in relation to caring for Zayn.
5 December: Messages on the Day Zayn Disappeared
On 5 December 2023, the day Zayn was reported missing, more alarming messages were exchanged between 12.20pm and 12.59pm:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Zayn is missing.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;He ran away.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Screw it lah, if [you] want to live or die.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Super tired of searching.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I am so frustrated.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Geram betullah&rdquo; (So annoyed).</li>
</ul>
These messages added a deeply troubling layer to the timeline, as Zayn's body was not discovered until the following evening.
Parents Face Charges Under Child Act
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Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf, both aged 30, have pleaded not guilty to jointly neglecting their son in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The incident is alleged to have occurred between 12pm on 5 December and 9.55pm on 6 December 2023, within the vicinity of Apartment Idaman and the nearby stream where Zayn was eventually found.
The charge is filed under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the couple faces up to 20 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both.
Expert Testimony and Forensic Techniques
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ASP Mohd Zaidi, who has worked in digital forensics since 2007, detailed how he received the devices in sealed evidence bags and followed strict protocols to extract data. He was specifically instructed to retrieve WhatsApp messages exchanged between the two accused&mdash;labelled &ldquo;B1&rdquo; and &ldquo;B2&rdquo; in forensic documentation&mdash;on key dates including 20 June, 11 October, 20 October, 1 December, and 5 December 2023.
He explained that all data, including previously deleted content, was systematically retrieved, validated, and stored in an encrypted environment. The evidence forms a crucial part of the prosecution&rsquo;s case in determining the sequence of events and potential intent leading to Zayn&rsquo;s death.
Trial Continues Amid Public Outcry
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The case has drawn nationwide attention due to the sensitive and heartbreaking nature of the allegations. Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh is presiding over the trial, which will continue on Tuesday, 8 April (today).
The prosecution is led by Deputy Public Prosecutors Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin and Nur Sabrina Zubairi, while defence counsel Haresh Mahadevan represents both accused.
As the trial progresses, further testimony and evidence are expected to provide more clarity on the events that led to the untimely and tragic death of young Zayn Rayyan, in a case that has shaken the public and sparked wider discussions on parental responsibility and child protection.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; various cross-references for context.
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The disturbing messages dated back six months before Zayn Rayyan’s death.

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PDRM Reveals Disturbing Deleted WhatsApp Messages In Zayn Rayyan Neglect Trial

PDRM Reveals Disturbing Deleted WhatsApp Messages In Zayn Rayyan Neglect Trial

The disturbing messages dated back six months before Zayn Rayyan’s death.

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