A man in his 20s has been arrested for allegedly murdering a friend with a knife in Gyeongsan, South Korea, and his identity is spreading on social media.
On July 8, a lengthy post along with the suspect's photo was shared on a social media account. The account operator stated, "The deceased was said to be a truly kind person until his last moment. He was a good older brother who always looked out for his juniors and played a peacemaker role among friends. He was even willing to let others hit him, saying, 'Hit me until you calm down,' showing his selflessness."
The post also expressed hope that unverified speculation would not tarnish the deceased's reputation.
The shared photo included the suspect's face and real name, drawing attention to his full-body tattoos. The account operator further clarified that the victim was an ordinary young man with no ties to organized crime or illegal activities. In contrast, claims surfaced that the suspect had a history of encouraging others to lend their bank accounts and had a suspended sentence for a previous assault. However, these details have not been officially confirmed by law enforcement.
Additionally, the post included reports that the suspect continued his attack after breaking the knife, retrieving another weapon. It also mentioned that immediately after the incident, the suspect was seen buying banana milk at a convenience store while nude, raising questions about his potential claim of diminished capacity.
According to JTBC's 'Incident Report' on July 7, the suspect, identified as A, was arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend multiple times at his home in Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan, in the early hours of July 4.
After the attack, the victim called another friend, saying, "I will really stay still," and "It hurts too much," while seeking help, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
A friend who rushed to the scene reported that the house was covered in blood, and A returned home nude, handing over cash and saying, "Please give this to my mother," before attempting to flee and was subsequently apprehended by police.
During police questioning, A reportedly refused to provide a motive for the attack, stating, "I was drinking with friends and talking about the future, but I don't remember what happened afterward." A preliminary drug test returned negative results.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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