Kang Ho-sun
Kang Ho-sun (born October 10, 1969) is a South Korean serial killer who was sentenced to death in 2010 for killing 10 women, including his wife and mother-in-law.[1]
Kang Ho-sun | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1969 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Criminal status | In prison awaiting execution |
| Motive | Lust murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
Span of crimes | 2005–2008 |
| Location(s) | Gyeonggi Province |
| Killed | 8 people (prosecutors indicted 10 people) |
Date apprehended | January 27, 2009 |
| Imprisoned at | Seoul Detention Center |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gang Ho-sun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kang Hosun |
Murders
The murders took place in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. His first victim was Bae, a 45-year-old karaoke bar employee, followed by three murders in 2007 including a 48-year-old housewife and a 21-year-old student from Suwon; their bodies were found in the woods.[2] Kang was arrested by the police in 2009 and following the two-day investigation that ensued, he confessed to 10 murders.[3] More victim remains have since been discovered and identified using DNA evidence. The families of the victims sued Kang for damages.[4]
Trial and sentence
Upon confessing to murdering 10 women, Kang was found guilty of rape, murder and arson and was sentenced to death by a court in Ansan on April 22, 2009.[5] While death by hanging remains on South Korea's statute books, an informal moratorium on the Korean death sentence has been in place since 1997.[5][6]
Confirmed victims
- Kang’s wife, 29, and his mother-in-law, 60, on October 30, 2005
- Yoon Jung-hyun, 23, on September 7, 2006
- Bae Kyung-mi, 45, employed at a karaoke bar in Gunpo, on December 14, 2006
- Park Sung-ah, 37, employed at a karaoke bar in Suwon, on December 24, 2006
- Park Jung-ja, 52, office employee at Hwaseong, on January 3, 2007
- Kim Hae-young, 37, employed in a karaoke bar in Anyang, on January 6, 2007
- Yeon Mi-young, 21, university student in Suwon, on January 7, 2007
- Kim Soo-hee, 48, housewife in Suwon, on November 9, 2008
- Ahn Young-ok, 19, university student in Ansan, on December 19, 2008
Prison life
During his early days in prison, Kang acted like a king of the other prisoners and never seemed apologetic or remorseful, according to a prison officer. He said Kang seemed to realize his position only after Jeong Nam-gyu, a serial killer who was also sentenced to death, committed suicide because of the pressure of the death penalty.[7]
References
- "Death sentence for South Korean serial killer". The Standard. Archived from the original on 2013-11-10. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
"Serial Killer Sentenced to Death". Koreatimes.co.kr. 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
"The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Prevention Better than Cure for Victims of Child Sex Crimes". English.chosun.com. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
"Asia-Pacific | Korean man 'admits seven murders'". BBC News. 2009-01-30. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
"Serial killer ordered to pay victims` families-프린트화면". Koreaherald.com. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
"South Korean Serial Killer Sentenced to Death". Fox News. 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
"The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - One in 60 Koreans Want to Change Their Names". English.chosun.com. 2010-03-22. Retrieved 2013-11-09. - "donga.com[English donga]". English.donga.com. 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
- "Brutal crimes shake nation-프린트화면". Koreaherald.com. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
- "Serial Killer Kang Tried to Commit More Crimes". Koreatimes.co.kr. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
- Seoul (2009-04-22). "Korean serial killer Kang Ho-Sun sentenced to death". Watoday.com.au. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
- "South Korea must not resume use of the death penalty | Amnesty International". Amnesty.org. 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
- http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/12/11/2009121100069.html