By Here is an update of that awful rape and murder of a teenage Korean girl in Busan:
The police investigation of a recent rape and murder case of a teenage girl in Busan is facing difficulties due to lack of evidence.
The 33-year-old, Kim Gil-tae, caught Wednesday, has denied the charges and remained silent during interrogation, said officials.
He only admitted stealing money and keys in a nearby hair shop while he was hiding from police.
Investigators requested an arrest warrant on Thursday, based on genetic evidence such as Kim’s DNA found in the body of the 13-year-old victim, Lee Yu-ri.
The police, however, have so far failed to collect definitive evidence linking him to the murder.
She was found dead last Saturday inside a rooftop water tank, after disappearing on Feb. 24. Her body was hidden and covered with lime powder. [Korea Herald]
I just can’t imagine that the Korean police would bungle this investigation enough that they won’t convict this guy. Could you imagine the up roar if this guy went free?
9:17 am on March 13th, 2010 1
Found his DNA evidence inside her body… and that is not enough????????
1:38 am on March 14th, 2010 2
I know. Maybe it's time for some judges and lawmakers to retire.
2:08 am on March 14th, 2010 3
Of course it's not enough for murder! It's enough for rape in that case child rape.
6:11 am on March 14th, 2010 4
I Korea used a jury system in capital offense cases, it might be enough.