Police say missing woman on Jeju likely died soon after disappearing
Police suspect the woman found dead in a high-profile missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju likely died soon after she disappeared in May, officials said Wednesday. The body of 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran was discovered Monday in a forest near the long-term accommodation she had stayed at until her disappearance on May 12, three days before she was first reported missing. From the…
The police in Jeju suspect that the woman whose body was discovered in a forest likely died shortly after going missing in May, officials revealed on Wednesday. Jang Mi-ran, 37, was found dead three days before her disappearance was first reported on May 12. From the night she vanished until her phone was turned off, there were no indications of her phone's location changing or any calls being made, as confirmed by the Jeju Provincial Police Agency during a briefing.
Given these circumstances, the police believe she most probably died early on May 13. The police emphasized the slim possibility of foul play, citing the body's position and preliminary autopsy results, which suggested she died by hanging. They also discovered a cord from Jang at the scene but stated they would maintain an open mind throughout the investigation.
The case has garnered nationwide attention following allegations that a police officer prematurely closed Jang's case shortly after she disappeared.
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