"Crime Scene Extremely Brutal"...Prosecutors Request Closed Trial for Guro Random Murder Case

Defendant Admits All Charges at First Trial
Prosecutor Analyzes Mindset, Defense Requests Psychiatric Evaluation

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A Chinese man in his 40s who assaulted a stranger with a road curb (curbstone), causing the victim's death, admitted all charges at his first trial.

The Criminal Division 13 of the Seoul Southern District Court (Chief Judge Lee Sang-joo) held the first hearing at 10 a.m. on the 28th for Choi (42), who was arrested and indicted on charges of robbery-murder and violation of the Narcotics Control Act.

At the trial, Choi's defense attorney stated, "We admit all the charges." Choi also added, "I admit everything."

Choi, a Korean-Chinese, was arrested and indicted for assaulting a man in his 60s in front of a park in Guro-gu around 6 a.m. on the 11th of last month while under the influence of methamphetamine, stealing 476,000 won in cash, and killing him by hitting him with a road curb.

Additionally, Choi is also charged with assaulting an elderly man in his 80s who was pulling a handcart and collecting scrap nearby while fleeing immediately after the crime.

During the trial, the prosecution requested the court to hold a closed trial, stating, "We need to play CCTV footage capturing the crime scene during the evidence investigation. The footage is close-up, clear, and very brutal."

The court responded, "We will review whether the case qualifies for a closed trial."

It was also confirmed that the prosecution requested a psychological analysis of Choi. Choi's defense attorney has also requested a psychiatric evaluation.

The next hearing for Choi is scheduled for 11 a.m. on August 11.

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