Father Arrested in Shocking Family Murder Case
The shocking case of a father accused of murdering his wife and two teenage sons has sent ripples through South Korea.
Three family members were discovered dead in a car pulled from Jindo Port. Authorities suspect it was a planned murder.
Reports indicate the brothers, senior high school students, had initially inquired about an “experimental learning program outside of school,” but opted not to apply due to an upcoming exam. Instead, the family embarked on what was meant to be a “family trip” on May 30.
When the brothers didn’t show up for school on June 1, authorities were alerted. Police tracked cell phone signals, confirming that the family’s car had plunged into the ocean.
Only the father, aged 49, survived by escaping through an open window. He confessed, saying he had given sleeping pills to his family before driving into the sea.
“I was struggling with debt and other issues, so I gave sleeping pills to my wife and two sons and drove into the sea and escaped alone.”
— Father
Police arrested him and an acquaintance as part of their investigation. They are now treating the incident as a possible premeditated murder, as evidence suggests planning, like the inquiry into the learning program.
Authorities will conduct autopsies on the victims to determine the cause of death.
“We plan to conduct further investigation and decide what charges will apply to him.”
— Police
Netizens are understandably outraged. Comments online range from disbelief at the father’s actions to condemnation of the entire situation.
The case continues to develop, and the police are monitoring for further evidence.
