According to Yonhap News on July 5, Jang, charged with murder and attempted rape, parked his vehicle in a secluded area on May 5 and restrained the victim from behind by wrapping his arm around her neck.
Prosecutors analyzed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from near the crime scene, confirming these details. They believe this footage will serve as key evidence of Jang's intent to commit the crime. Although the video quality was not clear due to the late hour of the incident, it was established that the attack occurred with the rear door of the vehicle open.
The question of whether Jang attempted to kidnap the victim was a central issue during the police investigation. After reviewing additional evidence and CCTV footage obtained post-indictment, prosecutors confirmed circumstances supporting this claim. Blood from the victim was also found on the exterior of the vehicle, where Jang closed the passenger side rear door while fleeing the scene.
Prosecutors believe these pieces of evidence substantiate that Jang's actual intent was to kidnap and sexually assault the victim, and they plan to submit the CCTV footage as evidence in court.
Additionally, prosecutors have reportedly secured testimonies from acquaintances indicating Jang's distorted sexual views, as well as a realistic doll with damage to the chest and neck areas. Evidence will also be presented in court showing that Jang made statements during high school about wanting to commit sexual crimes by abducting individuals in a vehicle, along with notes where he recorded women as sexual targets.
During the first court hearing on June 22, Jang acknowledged most of the charges, including premeditated murder, but reserved his position on whether the intent behind the murder was sexual assault, stating he would discuss it with his attorney. In contrast, during police questioning, he reportedly claimed the act was impulsive, stating, "I was determined to commit suicide and wanted to take someone with me."
Jang's next court appearance is scheduled for the morning of July 13 at the Gwangju District Court.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.