Man arrested as suspect in killing of parentsBy Lu Yun-feng / Staff reporterA man surnamed Liao (廖) was arrested in New Taipei City last night on suspicion of killing his elderly parents on Saturday. Witnesses said that the suspect was seen leaving his parents’ house in a hurry shortly after 9am on Saturday, police said. A man surnamed Liao, center, is escorted by police in New Taipei City last night for questioning after his parents were found dead in their home on Sunday. Photo: Lu Yun-feng, Taipei TimesThe father, 67, was stabbed 24 times, with the most severe injuries to his neck and hands, and each wound deep enough to reach the bone, police said. At about 6pm yesterday, Liao was arrested by patrolling officers in Sinjhuang District (新莊).

Source: Taipei Times January 19, 2026 17:13 UTC