Police seek arrest warrant for father in killing of alleged victim in son's statutory rape case
Police sought an arrest warrant Thursday for a 59-year-old man, surnamed Jin, suspected of killing a 15-year-old girl who was the alleged victim in a statutory rape case involving his son, as investigators continued efforts to establish the motive. The Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul requested the warrant on suspicion of murder. Jin was taken into emergency custody at around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday…
Police have requested an arrest warrant for 59-year-old Jin, accused of killing a 15-year-old girl, whom his son is alleged to have raped, according to prosecutors. The Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul is investigating the motive behind the murder, which occurred at a shared accommodation in northern Seoul. Jin was taken into custody on Wednesday around 1:40 a.m. after allegedly stabbing the girl to death.
The reason for his actions remains unclear. A criminal profiler will assist in determining his motive, and forensic analysis from the National Forensic Service is being sought. Jin's 20-year-old son is currently under investigation for statutory rape involving the victim in January. In Korean law, sexual intercourse between someone aged 19 or older and a minor aged 13 to 15 is considered statutory rape, irrespective of the minor's consent.
Jin reportedly bought a knife and charcoal briquettes from two different stores in Incheon earlier that Tuesday.
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