Pretrial Detention Hearing for Suspect in Murder of Ex-Girlfriend's Family Under Personal Protection

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] Lee (26), who visited the house of a woman he previously dated and killed her family, arrived in front of the courtroom at the Seoul Eastern District Court on the 12th to undergo a pre-trial detention hearing (warrant review).

Lee, who got off the police escort vehicle, remained silent and quickly headed to the courtroom in response to reporters' questions such as "How did you know and find the victim's house?", "Did you go there to retaliate for the report?", and "How did you open the door of the house?".

About an hour after entering the courtroom, at around 3:21 p.m., Lee came out of the courtroom. He did not answer other questions but briefly responded "I'm sorry" when asked, "Is it true that you committed a retaliatory murder?".

Whether Lee will be detained is expected to be decided in the late afternoon. The police are reportedly considering disclosing Lee's identity.

Earlier, on the 10th, Lee is accused of visiting the house of his ex-girlfriend A (21) in Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, and stabbing A's mother (49) and younger brother (13) with a weapon. The victims were taken to the hospital, but the mother soon passed away, and the younger brother is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.

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