A Man in His 50s Who Killed and Dismembered His Ex-Girlfriend... Stiff-Necked in Court

No Sign of Remorse Sparks Family's 'Sobbing'
Only One Submission of Apology Letter Made

A man in his 50s, who is on trial for murdering his ex-girlfriend and mutilating her body, showed no signs of remorse in court, causing the bereaved family to break down in tears.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A man in his 50s, who is on trial for murdering his ex-lover and mutilating the body, showed a confident demeanor in court without any sign of remorse. Seeing this, the bereaved family finally broke down in tears.

The Criminal Division 1 of the Goyang Branch of Uijeongbu District Court (Chief Judge Kim Sang-il) held the first trial on the 19th for Mr. A (54), who was detained and indicted on charges including violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (rape and murder).

In August last year, Mr. A followed Ms. B, a woman in her 40s, in front of her home in Hwajeong-dong, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province, and broke into her residence as she was returning home.

Startled, Ms. B told him to leave the house, but Mr. A threatened her with a weapon. Ms. B fled to the bathroom and shouted "Help me" out the window, but Mr. A stabbed her multiple times and strangled her to death. Afterwards, Mr. A mutilated Ms. B's body and disposed of it in trash bags near Changneungcheon in Goyang-si.

Police investigations revealed that Mr. A and Ms. B had been in a relationship for about four months, and after their breakup, Mr. A committed the crime because Ms. B refused to meet him.

At the first trial held on the 19th, Mr. A admitted all the charges brought by the prosecution, but when the judge asked for his personal information, he held his head high and answered confidently. When the judge asked, "Are you aware that the bereaved family has submitted a petition demanding severe punishment?" Mr. A replied, "I am well aware," showing no remorse.

Ultimately, the bereaved family watching Mr. A covered their faces with both hands and cried until the trial ended.

Mr. A, who was indicted in November last year, had submitted only one letter of remorse until the first trial. On the other hand, the bereaved family has been submitting petitions demanding severe punishment every day.

Meanwhile, Mr. A's next trial is scheduled for March 16.

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