The MBC program 'Real-Life Investigation Team' is investigating the death of an 11-year-old child at a church in Cheonan, along with allegations of investment fraud involving a teacher who claims to see spirits.
On August 5, the child, identified by the pseudonym Sunwoo, was transported to a hospital after a 119 emergency call reported that he was suffering from a high fever and exhaustion. Despite being taken to the hospital, Sunwoo ultimately died.
Following his death, authorities discovered marks on Sunwoo's wrists and ankles that suggested he had been bound. The church reportedly stated during police questioning that Sunwoo had attempted to leave multiple times, leading them to restrain him to his bed for approximately 38 hours.
It has been revealed that just days before his death, Sunwoo had escaped the church twice to seek help from the outside.
CCTV footage obtained by the production team shows Sunwoo at a convenience store about 500 meters from the church at around 6 a.m. on August 2. In the footage, he is seen approaching a customer for assistance and was subsequently taken to a police station with the help of a stranger.
However, Sunwoo returned to the church afterward. The following day, he again left the church and sought help from another citizen, leading him back to the police station, but he returned to the church once more after the second request for assistance.
The production team is investigating the circumstances that led to Sunwoo's return to the church after seeking help and the events that led to his death.
Additionally, 'Real-Life Investigation Team' will address financial issues involving a woman who has operated a study room for over 20 years. This woman has claimed to possess 'spiritual' abilities, stating that she can see spirits and has made various alarming statements about them.
She allegedly proposed to acquaintances that they could earn high interest by entrusting her with their money. Initially, promised returns were made, but at some point, payments ceased, according to those who invested.
This proposal extended to long-time friends and former students. Local media reports estimate that the total amount of money entrusted to her is around 2 billion won.
Those claiming to be victims allege that when they requested the return of their principal, the woman repeatedly told them to 'wait' or even encouraged them to invest more. There are also claims that she mentioned 'curses' against those who wronged her.
'Real-Life Investigation Team' will trace the origins of these transactions and the whereabouts of the money based on testimonies from those who trusted her.
The episode covering the death of the 11-year-old child at the Cheonan church and the investment allegations involving the study room teacher will air today at 9 p.m.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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