60s Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Murder Committed While Suspecting Lover's Infidelity

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 60s who strangled his lover to death after suspecting infidelity was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The Criminal Division 1 of Tongyeong Branch of Changwon District Court (Presiding Judge Jin Hyun-seop) announced on the 25th that A (60), who was charged with murder for strangling his lover B (37) to death, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The court stated, "A presented an incomprehensible motive for the crime, saying 'I killed because I loved,' and the victim's family is pleading for a heavy sentence," adding, "Considering various circumstances, the sentence exceeds the upper limit of the sentencing guidelines."

On February 16, A struck B with his fist at B's home in Geoje-si, Gyeongnam, after B refused to talk.

When B called an acquaintance asking for help, saying "Please save me," A strangled B with his hands, committing the crime.

A was reportedly dissatisfied because he suspected B of cheating and felt upset as B seemed to be trying to break up with him.

During the police investigation, A reportedly stated that he killed because he loved.

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