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Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering mother-in-law

DAEGU — A district court sentenced a man to a 45-year prison term Thursday for murdering his mother-in-law and abandoning her body in the southeastern city of Daegu. The Daegu District Court handed down the sentence to Cho Jae-bok, 26, for murdering the 54-year-old victim in March at his home in the city located some 250 kilometers southeast of Seoul. He was also convicted of throwing away the…

Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering mother-in-law

On Thursday, the Daegu District Court sentenced Cho Jae-bok, a 26-year-old man, to 45 years in prison for the murder of his mother-in-law. The incident occurred in Daegu, a city located about 250 kilometers southeast of Seoul, in March.

Cho is accused of murdering his 54-year-old mother-in-law at their home in Daegu. Prosecutors had recommended a life sentence for Cho, citing the severity of the crime. However, the court ultimately decided on a 45-year prison term.

The court also found Cho guilty of abandoning his mother-in-law's body in a suitcase after her death. Moreover, the court noted that the victim had endured repeated violence prior to her murder, rendering her unable to speak. Cho was additionally charged with abusing, monitoring, and financially controlling his wife and mother-in-law.

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