30s Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Woman Met via Internet Chat at Incheon Motel

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] A man in his 30s was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a middle-aged woman at a motel in Incheon and stealing her valuables.

On the 7th, the 14th Criminal Division of the Incheon District Court (Presiding Judge Im Jeongtaek) announced that A (36, male), who was indicted on charges of robbery-murder and robbery-rape, was sentenced to life imprisonment.

The court ordered A to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program and restricted him from working at child and youth-related institutions or welfare facilities for the disabled for 10 years.

The court stated, "The defendant did not only take the victim's property, but after sexually assaulting her, killed her when the unconscious victim woke up. The nature of the crime is very serious and highly condemnable."

It added, "The victim likely died feeling extreme fear and pain, and the bereaved family will suffer lifelong mental anguish that is difficult to heal. Although the defendant confessed and showed remorse, it is necessary to isolate him indefinitely from society and hold him accountable corresponding to the brutal crime," explaining the sentencing rationale.

On August 12th last year, at around 2:23 a.m., A contacted B through internet chatting, called her to a motel, tied her hands, and strangled her to death, among other charges.

A is also charged with sexually assaulting B before killing her and stealing 80,000 won in cash. He fled to Seoul after the crime but was caught by the police in about three hours.

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