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The most devastating event occurred in 1964 when Daniel Dutton was murdered on Pulau Sanang. The circumstances remain murky, but reports suggest that he was hacked and burned, with his body being found badly mutilated. His death sent shockwaves throughout Singapore and cast a pall over the rehabilitation project.

His wife, Vicky Dutton, a well-known fashion designer and socialite, was overwhelmed with grief. Her poignant public appearances at his funeral, and the large turnout of mourners, underscored the profound loss felt by many who believed in his vision. Her stoic presence and the solemn atmosphere conveyed a message: Dutton had dedicated his life to the cause of reform, even at great personal cost.