Conflict with Brother at Hospital Leads to 'Murder' Search

A man in his 30s, who allegedly killed his parents and brother in Gimpo, South Korea, reportedly decided to commit the act shortly after having an argument with his brother.

During the first public trial held on the 18th at the Incheon District Court Bucheon Branch's 1st Criminal Division, the prosecution disclosed the details of Mr. A's (36) crimes, who is charged with the murder of his family members.

Mr. A is accused of killing his parents in their 60s and 70s, as well as his brother in his 30s, with a weapon at his home in Ha-seong-myeon, Gimpo, around 11 AM on July 10. On the day of the incident, after his mother cried out of worry, he became upset thinking, "Why are you bothering me when I'm trying to rest," and hit her on the head, which resulted in him injuring his own hand.

Having lost his income while working as a freelance web programmer, he had been living with his family since June. After injuring his hand, he was taken to the hospital's emergency room with his brother. However, during the treatment process, his brother said, "If you do that again, I'll kill you," which infuriated Mr. A, leading to a heated argument. After returning home, he searched for terms such as 'mental illness' and 'murder' on his mobile phone and read related articles.

Murder of Brother Leads to Further Attacks on Parents

Upon returning home, Mr. A approached his brother, who was using the computer, and attacked him with a weapon, killing him. Witnessing this, their father also became a victim. Two hours later, their mother returned home and was targeted as well. Ultimately, the tragic event resulted in the deaths of three family members in succession.

The next morning, on the 11th, a friend reported seeing blood at the entrance, prompting a police response. The authorities emergency arrested Mr. A, who was found with the already deceased victims in a state of rigor mortis inside the house.

Prosecution Seeks Electronic Monitoring

Considering the characteristics of the crime and the risk of reoffending, the prosecution requested the imposition of an electronic monitoring device (ankle monitor) for Mr. A. In contrast, Mr. A’s defense team stated, "We acknowledge all charges."

After concluding the hearing, the court decided to continue Mr. A's next trial on October 15 in the same courtroom.

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