'Gwanaksan Dullegil Sexual Assault' Victim, Autopsy Preliminary Findings Indicate "Asphyxiation"

The National Forensic Service (NFS) has released its initial autopsy findings indicating that the direct cause of death of the victim in the 'Gwanaksan Dullegil sexual assault' case was asphyxiation due to strangulation.

On the 22nd, the Seoul Gwanak Police Station announced that they received the first verbal opinion from the NFS the previous day after conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the victim. The direct cause was identified as "hypoxic brain injury caused by cervical compression asphyxia."

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A police official stated, "Subcutaneous scalp hemorrhage caused by external force was observed, but since there was no brain hemorrhage, it is difficult to consider it the direct cause of death," adding, "We are conducting a broad investigation to clarify the circumstances and cause of death and will make a comprehensive judgment based on the final autopsy results."

The suspect in the 'Gwanaksan Dullegil sexual assault,' Choi Mo (30, male), is accused of assaulting and sexually assaulting the victim, Ms. A, near a Dullegil trail connected to a park in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 17th. Ms. A was transported to a hospital emergency room in an unconscious state and received treatment but passed away on the 19th.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency plans to hold a public disclosure committee on the 23rd to consider revealing Choi's face, real name, and age.

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