Three Family Members in Iksan Dead...Suspected Act by 40s Father 'Despairing Over Financial Hardship', Arrest Warrant Issued

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-eun] Police investigating the case of a family of three found dead in an apartment in Iksan, Jeonbuk, are focusing their investigation on the 40-year-old head of the household. The man was found in critical condition at the scene.

The Iksan Police Department announced on the 9th that they have obtained an arrest warrant for A (43) on suspicion of murder for causing the deaths of his wife and children and are currently investigating him.

According to the police, A is suspected of killing his middle school son (14), elementary school daughter (10), and wife (43) at an apartment in Mohyeon-dong, Iksan City, at 5:33 p.m. on the 6th. A was found collapsed at the scene, bleeding, and was taken to the hospital.

The police discovered trauma on the deceased family members and self-inflicted injury marks on A’s body. Additionally, there were no signs of external intrusion, and a note expressing financial hardship was found, leading the police to believe that A first killed his family and then attempted suicide.

A is currently unemployed and is reported to have been struggling with debt repayment and other difficulties for several years.

The police have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the exact cause of death of A’s family. They plan to execute the arrest warrant and investigate the circumstances of the case once A recovers.

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