Louise Kam was, by all accounts, a devoted mother to her son, Nathan, who was in his 30s and lived with her. She was the kind of person who offered him a lifelong roof, financial support, and endless patience.
But Nathan was a man with dark obsessions. According to court testimony, he was obsessed with violent pornography and had a disturbing fascination with murder—specifically, how to get away with it.
It’s a grim reminder that sometimes the people we trust most are the ones hiding the most dangerous secrets. Fun fact: Studies show that roughly 10% of homicides are committed by a family member, but the emotional impact is disproportionately devastating.
The Night Everything Changed
On the night of the murder, Nathan attacked Louise in her own home. The brutality was swift and merciless—he used a knife and a hammer, then wrapped her body in a duvet.
He then did the unthinkable: he stuffed her body into a garden wheelie bin. For nine days, her remains sat at the curb, waiting for the weekly rubbish collection.
Nathan’s plan was almost disturbingly practical. He even Googled “how to dispose of a body” days before the attack. Let’s pause here for a practical tip: If someone in your life is suddenly obsessing over true crime in a way that feels clinical or detached, trust your gut. It’s one thing to enjoy a podcast; it’s another to take notes.
