Supreme Court Confirms 17-Year Sentence for Man in His 50s Who Killed Mistress and Stole Credit Card for Use

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The prison sentence was confirmed for a man in his 50s who was prosecuted for killing his mistress, stealing her credit card and mobile phone to withdraw cash, and paying for drinks at a karaoke bar.

The Supreme Court's 2nd Division (Presiding Justice Park Sang-ok) announced on the 29th that it upheld the original sentence of 17 years in prison for A (54), who was charged with murder and theft after killing his mistress following a dispute over money.

The court stated, "Considering the various circumstances related to sentencing found in the records, even when taking into account the reasons for appeal, it cannot be said that the original court's decision to sentence the defendant to 17 years in prison was seriously unfair."

In May of last year, A strangled his mistress B to death during a dispute over money while drinking at B's house.

After the crime, A withdrew 1 million won using B's cash card and stole a total of 2.2 million won over four days.

During the trial, A's side argued for a reduced sentence, claiming that he committed the crime while intoxicated and lacking decision-making ability.

The first trial court stated, "Although it is acknowledged that the defendant had consumed some alcohol, considering the circumstances and method of the crime and his behavior afterward, the defendant's claim is difficult to accept," and sentenced A to 17 years in prison.

The appellate court also upheld the first trial's ruling. The court said, "Considering the motive, means and results of the crime, and the circumstances after the crime, it is not judged that the sentence imposed by the original court was unfair."

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