Acquaintance Declared Estranged Killed... 60s Male Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

A man in his 60s was sentenced to a heavy punishment for killing an acquaintance with a weapon at a restaurant. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A man in his 60s was sentenced to a heavy prison term for killing an acquaintance with a weapon at a restaurant.

On the 24th, according to the Gwangju District Court, the 12th Criminal Division (Chief Judge Noh Jae-ho) sentenced Lee (64), who was indicted on charges of murder, to 18 years in prison and ordered 5 years of probation.

Lee was charged with stabbing and killing a woman, A (61), who was dining with others at a restaurant in Nongsong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, at around 1:50 a.m. on April 19.

According to the investigation, Lee believed that A had declared a break in their friendship and was ignoring him, which led him to follow and commit the crime against A.

The day after the crime, Lee was arrested by the police in a mountain area while in a state of attempted suicide by poisoning.

The court explained the sentencing, stating, "Although Lee appears to have committed the crime impulsively after hearing A’s declaration to end their friendship despite having provided financial help through a loan, crimes that violate the value of life cannot be tolerated under any circumstances," and added, "Considering that the perpetrator chased the victim who was dining and used a weapon prepared in advance, as well as the bereaved family’s strong demand for severe punishment."

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