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Case of Zhong Yu Jong
- Zhong Yu Jong, a 23-year-old South Korean woman, was arrested for murder in May 2023
- She was born in 1999 and raised by her grandfather in the Northern District of Busan's book goo
- Attended a private secondary school, Kunge Girls High School, where she was described as quiet, lonely, and having no friends
The Crime
- On May 26, 2023, Yu Jong murdered a woman, referred to as Gian, using a knife
- She targeted Gian, an English tutor, after researching online and using a popular tutoring app to disguise herself as a parent looking for an English teacher for her child
- Yu Jong purchased a school uniform online, disguised herself, and went to Gian's house, where she killed her in cold blood
- She then dismembered the body, placed some parts in a suitcase, and disposed of them in a wooded area near Nakdong Riverside
Investigation and Arrest
- A taxi driver discovered a leaking suitcase containing blood in his car after dropping off Yu Jong near the wooded area
- Police were called, and Yu Jong was arrested at her home just hours after the crime
- Surveillance cameras captured her buying knives, locks, zip ties, bleach, and plastic bags before the murder
- Analysis of her phone revealed multiple worrying searches online, including "how to murder someone" and "the perfect murder"
Motive and Psychopathic Tendencies
- Yu Jong confessed to police that she wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone, purely out of morbid curiosity
- She had no personal motive, and her actions were driven by a desire to commit the perfect crime
- She scored 28 points on South Korea's four-factor psychopath diagnostic test, indicating psychopathic tendencies
- Authorities believe that if she wasn't caught, she would likely become a serial killer
Trial and Sentencing
- Yu Jong's trial is yet to be scheduled, and she is still undergoing psychological examination
- She may face charges of murder in the first degree, with a possible sentence of up to life imprisonment or even the death penalty (although South Korea has not executed anyone since 1997)
Miscellaneous
- The case drew widespread attention in South Korea due to its brutal and senseless nature
- Yu Jong's grandfather apologized for raising her wrong, and she apologized to the victim's family
- The taxi driver who discovered the suitcase quit his job after the incident
Case of Zhong Yu Jong
- Zhong Yu Jong, a 23-year-old South Korean woman, was arrested for murder in May 2023.
- Born in 1999, raised by her grandfather in Busan's Northern District.
- Attended Kunge Girls High School, where she was described as quiet, lonely, and friendless.
The Crime
- Murdered Gian, an English tutor, using a knife on May 26, 2023.
- Targeted Gian after researching online and using a tutoring app to disguise herself as a parent.
- Disguised herself with a purchased school uniform, went to Gian's house, and killed her in cold blood.
- Dismembered the body, placing some parts in a suitcase, and disposed of them in a wooded area near Nakdong Riverside.
Investigation and Arrest
- A taxi driver discovered a leaking suitcase containing blood in his car, leading to Yu Jong's arrest.
- Arrested at her home just hours after the crime, with surveillance cameras capturing her buying knives, locks, zip ties, bleach, and plastic bags before the murder.
- Phone analysis revealed worrying searches online, including "how to murder someone" and "the perfect murder".
Motive and Psychopathic Tendencies
- Confessed to killing solely out of morbid curiosity, with no personal motive.
- Scored 28 points on South Korea's four-factor psychopath diagnostic test, indicating psychopathic tendencies.
- Authorities believe she would likely become a serial killer if not caught.
Trial and Sentencing
- Trial yet to be scheduled, with ongoing psychological examination.
- May face charges of murder in the first degree, with a possible sentence of up to life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Miscellaneous
- The case drew widespread attention in South Korea due to its brutal and senseless nature.
- Yu Jong's grandfather apologized for raising her wrong, and she apologized to the victim's family.
- The taxi driver who discovered the suitcase quit his job after the incident.
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Learn about the shocking true crime story of Zhong Yu Jong, a 23-year-old South Korean woman who was arrested for murder in 2023. Discover the details of the crime and her backstory.
