Cause of death unknown for woman in Jeju missing person case: 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…
A woman identified as Jang was found dead on the southern island of Jeju, with the exact cause of death yet to be determined, police announced on Monday. Her body was discovered last Monday on a palm tree farm, near an accommodation facility she had previously stayed at, months after her boyfriend reported her missing in May. The case has drawn significant attention following allegations that a police officer prematurely closed the investigation without verifying her safety.
The officer reportedly misled her boyfriend, claiming to have spoken with her and asking her not to reveal her location. Police head Hong Seok-ki, during a press briefing, disclosed that the cause of death remains a mystery due to the victim's decomposed body. He emphasized that investigators are examining all possibilities without ruling out foul play, despite initial autopsy results suggesting the cause was likely a hanging.
Hong admitted to inefficiencies in the police handling of the case, expressing a strong sense of regret.
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