'Valley Murder' Victim's Sister: "My Brother Was Merely Used for Money"

A heartfelt post by the sister of the 'Valley Murder' victim on an online bulletin board. (Photo by Naver Cafe)

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dong-hyun] The sister of the victim has spoken out for the first time following the arrest of suspects Lee Eun-hae (31) and Jo Hyun-soo (30) in the 'valley murder' case.

The victim A (39 years old at the time of death)'s sister, Ms. B, posted on an online community on the morning of the 17th, saying, "Since the public manhunt, I have felt heavy-hearted with the flood of reports and articles every day," and added, "As a sister, it was painful to see the image of my younger sibling hidden deep in my heart alongside Lee Eun-hae and Jo Eun-hae."

Ms. B continued, "I cried a lot after coming across articles and videos beyond what I knew," and said, "It is utterly shocking that those who my sibling sincerely treated only used my sibling for money."

Ms. B also criticized, "How can a mother raising a child try to raise the child with insurance money obtained as a result of committing murder?" and added, "I absolutely cannot forgive the beasts who tried to gain financial benefits using my sibling as collateral."

Ms. B recalled, "Around early 2020, when the payment of my sibling's insurance money was continuously delayed, I remember their shamelessness in asking me for help," and said, "Although late, I feel very relieved just knowing that they have come to a place where they can be judged by the law."

She further expressed, "Suddenly, tonight I want to make a phone call to my sibling," and shared her feelings, "I hope the criminal is punished and my sibling can go back to before meeting that woman and live an ordinary life."

Ms. B also expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you to the members who have shown long-term interest and support," and added, "I would also like to express my thanks to the detectives at Ilsan Western Police Station and the prosecutors at Incheon District Prosecutors' Office who worked hard at the scene."

At around 12:25 p.m. the previous day, the Metropolitan Investigation Unit of the Incheon Police Agency arrested Lee and Jo on charges of murder and attempted murder at an officetel in Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province.

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