In a shocking incident that sent shockwaves through Changchun city, China; a 23-year-old man, surnamed Zhou, has confessed to intentionally killing a woman, surnamed Lou, by hurling bricks off a high-rise apartment on the 32nd floor, according to South China Morning Post.
The tragic event unfolded on June 22 at Wanda Plaza, a popular snack street, leaving the 28-year-old victim dead and the community grappling with the senseless act.
The Tragic Day at Wanda Plaza
On June 22, the victim, Lou, innocently visited a popular snack street at Wanda Plaza in Changchun city. Little did she know that this routine outing would turn into a nightmare.
Zhou, the 23-year-old suspect, allegedly deliberately threw eight bricks from the 32nd floor of his rental flat, with one tragically hitting Lou’s head.
The swift and unexpected act left Lou fatally injured, and she was pronounced dead whilst en route to the hospital.
The Disturbing Confession
In a chilling turn of events, Zhou immediately surrendered to the police after committing the heinous act. His confession sent shockwaves through law enforcement, shedding light on a motive that defies comprehension.
Zhou confessed to the police, revealing a disturbing motive. He claimed that he wanted to kill someone indiscriminately to ensure his arrest and subsequent execution.
Initially contemplating taking his own life, he shifted to throwing objects off the high-rise building as an alternative route to the death penalty because he wanted to get executed.
Investigations revealed that before Lou’s tragic death, Zhou had engaged in similar acts of violence. On June 17, he threw various objects, including five-litre bottled water containers, unused drink cans, and bricks from the building, causing 2 people to be injured
The Victim’s Perspective
Lou’s sister spoke out, expressing the family’s anguish over Zhou’s lack of remorse for his actions. Neither Zhou nor his family had offered an apology, compounding the pain for the grieving family.
In a bid for justice, Lou’s family intends to sue the owner of the residential building, the property management company, and those responsible for the street below. They argue that timely intervention from these entities could have prevented the tragedy.
Legal Proceedings and Mental State
The police conducted a psychological evaluation on Zhou where he was found be be mentally stable at the time, and prosecutors are trying to push for Zhou to be sentenced to death, but at the time of writing, the court has yet to come to a judgment yet.
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