Briton Found Dead in Malaysia Lift Shaft
- The body of Jordan Johnson-doyle, a 25-year-old British backpacker, was discovered in a Kuala Lumpur construction site lift shaft, Malaysian police confirmed Thursday.
- Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said authorities received information Wednesday afternoon about a man found in the lift shaft of a building site.
- The post-mortem results indicated that Johnson-Doyle's death resulted from a chest injury sustained in a fall from a height, according to Rusdi.
A British backpacker, Jordan Johnson-Doyle, has been found dead in a Kuala lumpur lift shaft, ending the search that began after he went missing on May 27th. Malaysian authorities confirmed the grim discovery, launching an immediate investigation into the Briton’s sudden death. Initial findings point to a fatal fall, with no foul play suspected. News Directory 3 is closely following the case, reporting details as they emerge from police investigations at the construction site. The young man’s uncle identified him via a tattoo. What were the final hours of his life like? Discover what’s next as the authorities work to repatriate the remains and piece together the final moments of this young traveler’s life.
British Backpacker Found Dead in Kuala Lumpur Lift Shaft
Updated June 5, 2025
The body of Jordan Johnson-doyle, a 25-year-old British backpacker, was discovered in a Kuala Lumpur construction site lift shaft, Malaysian police confirmed Thursday. Johnson-Doyle had been missing since May 27, after last being seen at a bar in an upscale Kuala Lumpur suburb.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa said authorities received information Wednesday afternoon about a man found in the lift shaft of a building site. Fire and rescue services retrieved the body, which was then sent for a post-mortem examination.
The post-mortem results indicated that Johnson-Doyle’s death resulted from a chest injury sustained in a fall from a height, according to Rusdi.
Rusdi added that Johnson-Doyle was identified by his uncle via a tattoo. police found no evidence of criminal activity at the scene, classifying the case as a sudden death.
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Johnson-Doyle’s death, while working to repatriate his remains to his family in the UK.