Suspect's Father in 'Jangrong Corpse' Case Detained on "Flight Risk" Grounds

Court: "Risk of flight"... Arrest warrant issued
Woman accused of aiding fugitive "Insufficient evidence" dismissed

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 40s who killed his mother and his own son and concealed the bodies inside a wardrobe in the house has been arrested.

On the 2nd, Judge Oh Deok-sik, duty judge at the Seoul Central District Court, issued an arrest warrant for Heo Mo (41), who is accused of killing his ascendants, stating "there is a risk of flight."

However, the arrest warrant was dismissed for Han Mo (female), who is suspected of aiding Heo's escape.

Judge Oh stated regarding Han, "There is somewhat insufficient evidence to prove the criminal charges, so there is room to dispute," and added, "Considering the extent of the collected evidence and the progress of the investigation, it is difficult to see a risk of evidence destruction."

He further explained, "Since her residence is fixed, it is also difficult to consider a risk of flight," and "At this stage, detention would excessively restrict the suspect's right to defense."

Earlier, the Dongjak Police Station in Seoul applied for arrest warrants for Heo on charges of killing ascendants and concealing corpses, and for Han on charges of aiding a criminal's escape.

On the 27th of last month, the police discovered the bodies of a woman in her 70s and a teenage boy covered with plastic in a multi-family house in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, and launched an investigation.

Based on the condition of the bodies, it is estimated that the two had been dead for about two months, and an autopsy was requested from the National Forensic Service to determine the exact cause of death.

The autopsy results showed no external injuries, and the National Forensic Service gave a preliminary opinion to the police that suffocation was highly likely.

In the early morning of the 30th, the police arrested Heo, who was hiding in a motel in Seoul, and Heo is reported to have admitted to the crime. It was also reported that Heo was with Han at the time of arrest.

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