Shocking Revelations in 'Reading the Criminal's Letter': Lawyer Seo Dong-joo Reacts to Chilling Case

Seo Dong-joo, daughter of the late Seo Se-won and a lawyer, is left in shock over a letter from a life-sentenced convict involved in the 'Cheongju Naked Murder Case'.

The final episode of Wavve's crime psychology commentary series 'Reading the Criminal's Letter' (hereafter 'Reading'), airing on the 20th, delves into the 2017 case where a couple in Cheongju brutally murdered a victim, resulting in a life sentence for the boyfriend and a 10-year sentence for the girlfriend.

How were the motives and methods of the crime revealed?

Former 'I Want to Know' PD Park Kyung-sik recalls, "The brutal nature of the crime sparked public outrage," while Director Pyo Chang-won explains, "The perpetrator believed the victim was speaking ill of them, leading to a heated argument and impulsive crime. They even staged the scene to disguise it as a sexual assault murder."

What did the life-sentenced convict express in his letter?

Kwon, the boyfriend sentenced to life, wrote in his letter, "I loved my accomplice so much that I did as she asked and took all the blame," expressing his frustration, "In the end, I received a life sentence while my accomplice got 10 years." However, Director Pyo Chang-won points out, "The letter essentially serves as a confession," suggesting it was intended to increase the accomplice's sentence rather than reduce his own.

What shocking truths were revealed in the court ruling?

PD Park Kyung-sik reveals, "Among the cases covered in 'Reading', this letter shows the greatest disparity between its content and the actual events," as he unveils the court ruling. The gruesome details of the crime leave Seo Dong-joo horrified, exclaiming, "It's too cruel," while Pyo Chang-won expresses anger, "Even the maximum legal penalty wouldn't suffice for such a crime." Park Kyung-sik adds, "Initially, I thought he was just a foolish person, but he turned out to be extremely malicious," raising curiosity about the shocking truths detailed in the ruling.

Additionally, Pyo Chang-won comments on the significant difference in sentencing between Kwon and his accomplice, "The judiciary may have viewed the accomplice too sympathetically, resulting in a lenient sentence."

The final episode of 'Reading', exclusively pre-released on Wavve at 5 PM on the 20th, will reveal more.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr