Brother who caused death by abusing intellectually disabled younger sister... sent to detention and prosecution
Charges of Negligent Homicide and Violation of the Disabled Welfare Act
[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A man in his 30s who abused and caused the death of his intellectually disabled younger sister, with whom he lived, has been handed over to the prosecution while in custody.
On the 2nd, the Eunpyeong Police Station in Seoul sent Kim Mo (36), who is accused of abuse resulting in death and violating the Welfare of Disabled Persons Act, to the prosecution in custody.
On the morning of the 24th, Kim himself reported to the police, saying, "My younger sister seems to have died in the bathroom." When found, the younger sister was already deceased, extremely emaciated, and reportedly showed signs of physical abuse.
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During the police investigation, Kim stated that he did not feed his intellectually disabled younger sister because she could not control her urination and defecation. The police believe the abuse lasted for at least one year and applied charges including abuse resulting in death.
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