In a shocking incident that highlights the depths of human jealousy and rage, a 37-year-old man in Taiwan fell victim to a horrifying attack while he slept peacefully at home.
The assailant? His girlfriend’s vengeful ex-husband, who not only stabbed the unsuspecting man over 100 times but also left him with a chilling nylon rope tied around his neck and left for dead, according to ET Today.
The Gruesome Attack Unfolds
The tragic tale took place in Kaohsiung City in May 2022. Mr. He, the ex-husband of a Taiwanese woman named Ms. Yao, harbored resentment and anger stemming from their tumultuous divorce.
Adding fuel to the fire, Mr. He believed that Ms. Yao had engaged in an affair before their separation. Driven by a toxic mix of jealousy and rage, he decided to confront his ex-wife’s new boyfriend, Mr. Wu.
A Fiery Confrontation
China Times reported that on that ill-fated morning, Mr. He stealthily entered Ms. Yao’s home using a spare key. To his surprise, he stumbled upon Mr. Wu, the new man in her life, sleeping peacefully in just his underwear.
This sight sent Mr. He into a fit of uncontrollable rage. Fuelled by jealousy and a sense of betrayal, he reached for a fruit knife and launched a brutal attack on the sleeping Mr. Wu.
A Vicious Assault
The ferocity of Mr. He’s attack is truly chilling. He mercilessly stabbed Mr. Wu a shocking 131 times, directing most of the blows towards the victim’s upper body and neck.
As if this savagery wasn’t enough, Mr. He grabbed a second knife and also inflicted wounds on Mr. Wu during a desperate struggle. To add an even more sinister twist, he used a nylon rope to hang Mr. Wu from a doorknob in the bathroom.
A Missed Opportunity for Rescue
Unbeknownst to Mr. He, Ms. Yao returned home shortly after the brutal attack. She found the front door locked and heard her boyfriend’s feeble gasps for air from the other side.
Tragically, she misinterpreted these sounds as signs of exhaustion from a workout session. Believing he was safe and sound, she left the premises, leaving Mr. Wu fighting for his life.
Discovery and Arrest
A mere 18 minutes after the violent assault, Ms. Yao returned once more to her home. This time, the sight that greeted her was nothing short of a nightmare.
She discovered her boyfriend lying lifeless in a pool of his own blood. The shock and horror were overwhelming, and she immediately dialed the police for help.
The authorities wasted no time. Within the next day, they apprehended Mr. He, who was attempting to evade justice by hiding in a cramped maintenance space above a railway station elevator.
He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison for the murder, which He then appealed against but the court eventually upheld their original sentence.
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