Arrest warrant issued for man in murder of girl assaulted by his son
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- A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for a 59-year-old man suspected of murdering a 15-year-old girl at a short-term rental property in northern Seoul.
- The suspect allegedly killed the girl after she was reportedly sexually assaulted by his son, and police are investigating whether the killing was intended to cover up related crimes.
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Why It Matters
The victim reportedly did not attend school, frequently ran away from home, and reported family troubles to police multiple times before entering a youth shelter early this year. In January, she allegedly became a victim of statutory rape involving the suspect's son, and a prosecution investigation was underway following a complaint by her parents. The rental property was reportedly rented by a woman in her 20s in a de facto marital relationship with the suspect.
SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- A court issued a warrant Friday to arrest a man suspected of murdering a 15-year-old girl who allegedly was sexually assaulted by his son.
The suspect, 59, was apprehended by police at a short-term rental property in northern Seoul on Wednesday after allegedly murdering the girl on the premise the previous day.
The Seoul Northern District Court issued the arrest warrant for the suspect, citing concerns he could destroy evidence or flee.
According to investigators, the suspect purchased a weapon and a charcoal briquette on the day of the alleged crime before entering the rental property together with the girl.
Around three hours later, he left the building alone, destroyed the victim's cell phone and threw it away.
The girl reportedly did not attend school, frequently ran away from home and reported family troubles to the police multiple times before admitting herself to a youth shelter early this year.
In January, she allegedly became the victim of statutory rape involving the murder suspect's son, and a prosecution investigation had been under way following a complaint by her parents.
The rental property was reportedly rented by a woman in her 20s who was in a de facto marital relationship with the murder suspect.
Police are looking into whether the man killed the girl in order to cover up his girlfriend's crimes, as the four individuals, including the murder victim, are suspected of having extorted money from other people through paid dating arrangements.
The girl's family reportedly claimed in the police complaint that the victim had been gaslit by the woman, which they argue prompted the victim to leave her home and steal a luxury watch from her family, and forced her into prostitution.
What to Watch
AI outlook โ possibilities, not facts
The suspect will be formally charged and prosecuted for murder.
Very likely ยท Within weeks
Police will continue investigating the alleged extortion scheme involving paid dating arrangements.
Likely ยท Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the current status of the prosecution investigation into the statutory rape allegation?
- What evidence links the suspect's girlfriend to the alleged extortion scheme?
- Has the suspect's son been charged or arrested?
- What is the status of the woman in her 20s who rented the property?
