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Man Frames Octopus for Murder or Vice-Versa, Trial Ongoing in South Korea
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Master Blaster
Sep 9, 2012
In Incheon, South Korea, a bizarre murder trial is taking place surrounding the 2010 death of a 22 year-old woman, referred to as Ms. Y. The defendant is her boyfriend, 31 year-old Mr. K. Prosecutors are demanding that Mr. K be sentenced to death for her murder.
With a key piece of evidence missing, he must convince the court of his side of the story: an octopus did it.
- Korea
- (choke • COK • death penalty • life insurance • murder • octopus • raw food • sannakji • trial)
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