20s Man Who Killed Girlfriend and Left Body Beside Him Watching Netflix for Two Days Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Killed by strangulation in a fit of rage during an argument over a relationship issue
Released on August 14, 2021, after previous convictions for extortion, assault, and property damage

A man in his 20s who killed his cohabiting lover and left the body unattended for two days was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jung-wan] A man in his 20s who killed his cohabiting lover and left the body unattended for two days while living beside it was sentenced to 30 years in prison in the first trial.

On the 18th, the 1st Criminal Division of the Goyang Branch of Uijeongbu District Court (Chief Judge Choi Jong-won) sentenced Mr. A, a man in his 20s who was tried on charges of murder and special injury, to 30 years in prison. He was also ordered to wear an electronic location tracking device for 15 years.

Mr. A was indicted on charges of killing his cohabiting lover Ms. B (24, female) at an officetel in Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province around 10:30 p.m. on March 4.

Mr. A was drinking with Ms. B when they had an argument over a romantic issue. Ms. B said, "You must be happy saving on motel fees since I fed and let you sleep," and "Sleep on that cushion and leave the house as soon as the sun rises." Enraged by these words, Mr. A assaulted Ms. B and strangled her to death.

Immediately after the crime, Mr. A covered Ms. B’s body with a blanket and left it on the floor, then calmly accessed Netflix to watch videos, ordered food delivery, and drank alcohol.

The crime was uncovered by police who responded to a report from Ms. B’s family that they could not contact her. On March 6, two days after the incident, police visited Ms. B’s home. Finding no signs of life inside, they forcibly opened the front door and entered, discovering the deceased Ms. B and the intoxicated Mr. A together in the room, and arrested Mr. A on the spot.

Police investigations revealed that Mr. A had habitually assaulted Ms. B, including stabbing her with a weapon. On January 28, Mr. A punched Ms. B’s abdomen because she took photos with a friend at home. When Ms. B curled up, he additionally struck her chest and side.

A few days later, during another argument over a romantic issue, an enraged Mr. A threw Ms. B onto the bed, mounted her, repeatedly punched her face, and stabbed her side with a weapon.

Previously, Mr. A was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for various crimes including forcibly engaging in sexual acts with a 15-year-old girl he first met on a bus, as well as extortion, injury, and property damage against passersby. He was released on August 14, 2021.

The court stated, "It is questionable whether Mr. A felt any remorse for his horrific crime, as he acted calmly after killing Ms. B. He committed the crime during his probation period and appears to act impulsively without anticipating or considering the consequences of his actions."

Furthermore, the court explained the sentencing rationale: "An innocent victim lost her life in extreme fear and pain due to this incident, and the bereaved family suffered deep, irreparable wounds from the brutal murder. Nevertheless, Mr. A has not sought forgiveness from the family, who are requesting the maximum punishment allowed by law."

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