Since he was 16 at the time of the murder, the adolescent, who turned 19 this year and cannot be identified, had requested eight to ten years in prison. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, stating that he knew the nature and wrongfulness of his actions and that his reasoning was reasonable.
The three-judge court added that the sad kid had refused to seek help, and there was no reason why the sentencing principle of payback shouldn’t be applied in this instance.
His defence attorney told CNA that he would not be looking into other options, such presidential clemency, in response to their questioning.
On July 19, 2021, the youngster committed an unusual act that stunned the country by attacking 13-year-old Ethan Hun Zhe Kai in a school lavatory. After the murderer posted tape to prevent others from entering, Ethan, a random target, was struck from behind. I just killed someone,” the criminal said when he called the police later. Using an axe. I have no idea who it is. Will you send someone or not?
The killing was part of what the sentencing judge called his “twisted plan” to kill more than one individual in a spree in order to give the police no choice but to shoot him fatally.
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