Suspect confesses over killing Thalangama businessman, both suspect and victim were part of a same sex club

• Published date: 07 February 2023
• Publication title: Daily Mirror

The suspect arrested over the death of a businessman whose body was found in a swiming pool in Thalangama recently reportedly confessed to the police that he had killed the businessman following a dispute over their relationship.

The body of businessman Roshan Wanninayaka was found at his 3 storied building which was under construction at Pelawatta, Thalangama. The police on Sunday arrested the 27-year old suspect and his wife in connection with the death of the 49-year-old businessman from Wellampitiya.

According to the investigation, the suspect and the businessman were members of a gay men's dating club and the suspect had maintained close relations with various people for money through the club.

After marriage, the suspect had reportedly left the gay club.However, he had been compelled to rejoin the gay club due to financial difficulties even though he was married.

The suspect had told police that he had befriended the deceased businessman in question through the gay club and had gone to meet him on January 30 at Pelawatte.

Police investigators found that both the victim and the suspect had arrived at the house. It was reported the suspect had asked the businessman for Rs 100,000 an argument had ensued...