Cause of death unknown for missing woman found dead on Jeju: police
The exact cause of death remains unknown for a missing woman who was recently found dead on the southern resort island of Jeju due to body decomposition, a senior police official said Monday. The body of the victim, identified by her surname Jang, was discovered last Monday at a palm tree farm near an accommodation facility she had stayed at, months after she was first reported missing by her…
An unidentified woman, known by her surname Jang, was found dead on Jeju Island, South Korea, on Monday, July 17th. Her body decomposed so significantly that the exact cause of her death remains a mystery, according to Hong Seok-ki, head of the National Office of Investigation. Jang was discovered near a palm tree farm adjacent to a lodging facility where she had stayed.
She was declared missing in May by her boyfriend. The investigation into her death has been under intense scrutiny following allegations that a police officer improperly closed the case. The officer allegedly deceived Jang's boyfriend, claiming he had spoken with her and was instructed not to reveal her whereabouts. Hong disclosed that investigators are examining all potential scenarios, leaving no possibility off the table.
He admitted to the police department's failures in handling the case, expressing a profound sense of regret.
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