The case of a son-in-law accused of murdering his 70-year-old father-in-law has come to light.
On July 30, MBC's 'True Story Investigation' will cover the 'murder of a 70-year-old father-in-law' that occurred in April.
The incident became known in early May, just before Parents' Day, when the family of Kim (pseudonym), who was in his 70s, reported him missing after losing contact with him. His family became concerned when they noticed no signs of life at his home.
Subsequently, a text message arrived on the phone of Kim's eldest daughter, stating that he was safe in Gangwon Province and asking her to cancel the missing person report.
However, as police reviewed nearby CCTV footage, inconsistencies emerged. Kim had not been seen leaving his home since entering it ten days prior to the missing person report. Ultimately, he was found dead inside his house.
During the investigation, authorities discovered that someone had sent text messages to the family using Kim's phone after his death.
CCTV footage obtained by the production team captured suspicious movements around the time of Kim's presumed death on April 24. Two days before his death, an individual was seen entering Kim's home via the roof, and evidence of a similar entry was found the day before his death.
The individual was identified as Kim's second son-in-law. In police questioning, he admitted to causing his father-in-law's death but claimed it was an accidental outcome of a dispute.
The background of the case reveals long-standing family conflicts. Since around 2016, the second daughter and her husband had been living directly below Kim's residence, leading to ongoing disputes over financial matters, which escalated into a family lawsuit in October of the previous year.
Before his death, Kim had expressed to those close to him that he was afraid to enter his own home.
On this episode of 'True Story Investigation,' airing at 9 PM today, the program will explore the circumstances surrounding Kim's death and the background of the family conflict through CCTV footage and testimonies from family members.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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