'Female Murderer's' 'Murder Diary'.. Kwon Il-yong: "If Arrested Later, More Victims Would Have Died" [Yonghyeong 5]

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'Brave Detectives 5' revealed the full details of shocking incidents born from distorted desires and obsessions.

In the 20th episode of T-Cast E Channel's 'Brave Detectives 5' (directed by Lee Ji-seon), which aired on the 11th, Detective Jang Young-cheol, forensic expert Kim Moon-young, former detective Park Mi-ok, and Hwang Min-gu (Dr.) appeared, revealing the full story of cases uncovered through relentless pursuit and sharing investigative anecdotes. As a guest, model and broadcaster Lee Hyun joined for the second consecutive week.

The first case introduced that day began with the discovery of a middle-aged woman murdered in a mountainous area. The victim had come hiking with two companions but, feeling tired, descended the mountain alone beforehand, planning to meet again at a designated spot on the opposite side of the mountain. However, what awaited the late-arriving companions was a gruesome crime scene. A large amount of bloodstains were found inside the vehicle, and the deceased female victim was discovered beneath the car. The cause of death was multiple stab wounds, with injuries concentrated around the neck.

The investigation team first verified the whereabouts of the companions who had hiked together. Suspicion grew when it emerged that the female victim and the person who made the report were more than just friends, but what changed the course of the case was the vehicle's black box. Although the vehicle owner claimed the black box was not functioning, the rear camera had recorded the situation at the time.

The footage showed a man appearing to be in his late teens or early twenties lingering around the vehicle for an extended period. Shortly after, the man appeared shirtless, retrieved clothes from the trunk, left the scene, then returned to gather other clothing. The investigation team identified the man in the video as a prime suspect after discovering blood-stained clothes at a nearby beekeeping farm.

Fingerprints found at the scene also became a crucial clue. After comparing the fingerprints with the person in the black box footage, police identified 21-year-old Mr. Choi (pseudonym), who lived not far from the crime scene. Detectives headed to the grandmother's house where Mr. Choi was staying, but he had locked himself inside and resisted by brandishing a weapon. Mr. Choi was arrested after about 30 minutes of standoff. It had been only 8 hours and 30 minutes since the initial report was received.

The shocking fact was that Mr. Choi had no relationship whatsoever with the female victim. He discovered the victim alone in an isolated area on the day of the crime and committed the offense. After the crime, he carried the weapon to another region to search for another target, stating that he attempted to approach a woman who was alone but did not proceed with the crime when another person appeared.

In Mr. Choi's home, chilling evidence was also found showing that the crime was not impulsive. The diary was filled with detailed records of the process and plans for preparing the crime. He had spent a long time preparing for the offense by researching methods online and purchasing weapons, and records confirmed he had attempted to purchase a gun. The diary also contained traces of deep resentment toward his parents due to an unfortunate family environment and entries stating his intention to harm them in the future. It was reported that Mr. Choi even expressed regret at court that he could not commit more murders. Profiler Kwon Il-yong stated, "If the arrest had been delayed, more victims would have died." Mr. Choi was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Next, in 'Unfinished Case Q', under the theme 'What Did Rejection Return As?', the program examined cases where an inability to accept rejection led to crime. Former detective Park Mi-ok introduced a case she investigated in 2013. A woman's body in her 30s was found in a box on a building staircase. Shortly after the incident, a woman reported that her son seemed to have killed his lover, and the pastor of the church where the perpetrator attended also announced he had received a phone call from him confessing to the crime. Police launched a pursuit and arrested the man who reappeared at the crime scene within approximately 12 hours of the incident.

What was shocking was the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. They were not lovers but former teacher and student. The case began four years prior when the perpetrator was in high school. Developing one-sided feelings for the victim, who was then a counseling teacher, the perpetrator continued to contact and approach her despite rejection, even spreading lies that they were dating. Even after the victim transferred schools, the obsession did not stop.

The perpetrator went to the victim's home and attempted to commit the crime, but the victim forgave him on the condition that he receive treatment. The perpetrator then left for overseas, continuing his obsession by sending hundreds of threatening messages to the victim. Upon returning to Korea with the distorted belief that the victim had a new lover, he ultimately committed murder. However, this was merely the perpetrator's delusion. Former detective Park Mi-ok conveyed her sorrow while reading the deposition the victim had left during the past investigation. The perpetrator was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Another case where similar obsession led to further crime was also introduced. A 23-year-year-old public service worker who worked at a children's library was attacked by a woman of the same age who had been stalking him. After the victim rejected a romantic relationship, the woman who committed the crime received a suspended sentence and resumed threatening the victim only 12 days after returning to society. Most notably, it was revealed that the target of her aggressive impulses had shifted to unspecified people.

Hwang Min-gu (Dr.) introduced another stalking case where an individual maintained contact 284 times through small transfers to a former lover, pointing out that even everyday actions like continuing to send money or gifts can become serious fear and threats for the other person. Profiler Kwon Il-yong posed the question, "Why is rejection not accepted as rejection?" and analyzed that while victims put an end to it, perpetrators do not accept it and continue to extend their own emotions. Former detective Park Mi-ok emphasized, "If your feelings are important, then the other person's feelings are also important," and added, "When someone rejects you, you must make up your mind to break up."

Meanwhile, 'Brave Detectives 5' airs every Friday night at 9:50 p.m.

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