A man in South Korea has admitted to killing his girlfriend and putting her body under cement in the balcony of his apartment, 16 years after she went missing.

The 58-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder, media reports said on Tuesday (Sep 24).&nbsp;

The incident happened in 2008. During a heated argument, the man said he hit his then-girlfriend, who was in her 30s, with a blunt object. He concealed her body in a travel suitcase. He then laid the body on the balcony of his flat and put bricks and cement over it. He painted the bricks green, so that it appeared as if it's part of the balcony structure, reported Yonhap news agency.

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For years, it remained an unsolved missing person case, until the landlord sent someone to the flat for repair work.&nbsp; A worker who was looking for the source of water leaks found the body in August.

According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police and Geoje Police Station, the man had put a 10-centimetre layer of cement over the woman's body.

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She was not reported missing until three years after her murder in October 2008, as she had not been in contact with her family, said a report on AFP.

The man was on the radar during the subsequent police inquiry in 2011. At the time, he said he had broken up with her.

The body was not discovered earlier as it had been fitted into the small balcony space, AFP quoted a police officer as saying. The room was "virtually empty since 2016," when the man was arrested in a separate case of drug abuse. His landlord said the area was then being used as storage space.

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The body was not completely decomposed, as the cement appears to have helped preserve it. Police then identified the woman through fingerprints and DNA testing.

The man was questioned again, during which he confessed to have killed her.

(With inputs from agencies)

A man in South Korea has admitted to killing his girlfriend and putting her body under cement in the balcony of his apartment, 16 years after she went missing. The 58-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder, media reports said on Tuesday (Sep 24).

A man in South Korea has admitted to killing his girlfriend and putting her body under cement in the balcony of his apartment, 16 years after she went missing. The 58-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder, media reports said on Tuesday (Sep 24). The incident happened in 2008. During a heated argument, the man said he hit his then-girlfriend, who was in her 30s, with a blunt object. He concealed her body in a travel suitcase. He then laid the body on the balcony of his flat and put bricks and cement over it. He painted the bricks green, so that it appeared as if it's part of the balcony structure, reported Yonhap news agency. Also read: Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young leaves prison after completing five-year term for sex crimes For years, it remained an unsolved missing person case, until the landlord sent someone to the flat for repair work. A worker who was looking for the source of water leaks found the body in August. According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police and Geoje Police Station, the man had put a 10-centimetre layer of cement over the woman's body. Watch: South Korea deep fake crimes scandal, protesting women call for strict action × She was not reported missing until three years after her murder in October 2008, as she had not been in contact with her family, said a report on AFP. The man was on the radar during the subsequent police inquiry in 2011. At the time, he said he had broken up with her. The body was not discovered earlier as it had been fitted into the small balcony space, AFP quoted a police officer as saying. The room was "virtually empty since 2016," when the man was arrested in a separate case of drug abuse. His landlord said the area was then being used as storage space. Also read: Crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who murdered ‘out of curiosity’ jailed for life The body was not completely decomposed, as the cement appears to have helped preserve it. Police then identified the woman through fingerprints and DNA testing. The man was questioned again, during which he confessed to have killed her. (With inputs from agencies)

He killed his girlfriend 16 years ago and put her body under cement. Now, a confession

An Australian teenager received a 14-year jail term for the manslaughter of a British woman during a home invasion on Boxing Day.

Emma Lovell, 41, was stabbed by a 17-year-old boy in the Australian state of Queensland in 2022.

The teen pleaded guilty to several charges including murder and hateful act with intent, according to ABC News.

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The Australian Supreme Court was informed that the now 19-year-old defendant was accompanied by another teenager during the incident. The companion also faces charges but has not yet entered a plea.

Justice Tom Sullivan told the court, “It is correct to describe the offence in this case as atrocious and one which would create a sense of outrage in the general community. The Lovells were ordinary citizens enjoying their family life in their home where they were entitled to feel safe."

"What occurred … violated that entirely."

He further said, “You killed Mrs Lovell, you thereby exposed Mr Lovell and his two daughters and others to the trauma of the aftermath of that violence."

The judge ruled that teenager serve a minimum of nine years and nine months in prison before being eligible for parole.

After the verdict, Widower Lee Lovell said he did not feel like justice had been served.

He told reporters, “10 years in jail is more than I thought it was going to be. I suppose it was good to get 14 years, but it will never be enough. It's never going to bring Emma back."

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The tragic death of Mrs Lovell triggered widespread condemnation in Queensland. It was one of several high-profile crimes that likely contributed to the state's stricter youth crime laws introduced in 2023.

Notably, these laws now make breaching bail conditions a criminal offense for minors in Queensland.

Children as young as 15 can also be fitted with GPS trackers, and the courts now have the authority to declare youths as serious repeat offenders in certain circumstances.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Australian teenager received a 14-year jail term for the manslaughter of a British woman during a home invasion on Boxing Day. Emma Lovell, 41, was stabbed by a 17-year-old boy in the Australian state of Queensland in 2022.

An Australian teenager received a 14-year jail term for the manslaughter of a British woman during a home invasion on Boxing Day. Emma Lovell, 41, was stabbed by a 17-year-old boy in the Australian state of Queensland in 2022. The teen pleaded guilty to several charges including murder and hateful act with intent, according to ABC News. Also read: This Mother's Day video shared by mom of Hamas-held hostage will break your heart The Australian Supreme Court was informed that the now 19-year-old defendant was accompanied by another teenager during the incident. The companion also faces charges but has not yet entered a plea. Justice Tom Sullivan told the court, “It is correct to describe the offence in this case as atrocious and one which would create a sense of outrage in the general community. The Lovells were ordinary citizens enjoying their family life in their home where they were entitled to feel safe." "What occurred … violated that entirely." He further said, “You killed Mrs Lovell, you thereby exposed Mr Lovell and his two daughters and others to the trauma of the aftermath of that violence." The judge ruled that teenager serve a minimum of nine years and nine months in prison before being eligible for parole. After the verdict, Widower Lee Lovell said he did not feel like justice had been served. He told reporters, “10 years in jail is more than I thought it was going to be. I suppose it was good to get 14 years, but it will never be enough. It's never going to bring Emma back." Also read: Couple caught performing 'sex act' on British Airways flight, passengers express disgust The tragic death of Mrs Lovell triggered widespread condemnation in Queensland. It was one of several high-profile crimes that likely contributed to the state's stricter youth crime laws introduced in 2023. Notably, these laws now make breaching bail conditions a criminal offense for minors in Queensland. Children as young as 15 can also be fitted with GPS trackers, and the courts now have the authority to declare youths as serious repeat offenders in certain circumstances. (With inputs from agencies)

Teenager jailed for 14 years for manslaughter in Queensland

A London woman has been murdered in Pakistan after she had stayed back in Lahore to skip paying the £1,750 quarantine fee in the UK.

Mayra Zulfiqar, a 26-year-old from Feltham in south west London, had travelled to Lahore two months ago to attend a cousin’s wedding. While her mother, Tabasaam, rearranged her flight to return to the family home a few days before Pakistan was placed on coronavirus red list, Mayra decided to stay back in Pakistan.

The 26-year-old had complained about having to pay the cost of ten-day quarantine in the UK upon arrival from Pakistan. Mayra had assumed that the South Asian country will be removed from the red list next month.

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"She didn't want to come back and pay all that money to quarantine in Britain so decided to stay in Lahore, where she was living with her grandmother," a family source was quoted by UK’s local media. "She was angry that it was too much money for ten days in a grotty hotel. Instead, she thought she'd have more fun in Lahore and was having a lovely time after making a new group of friends."

However, soon she had to file an official complaint against a local gangster who wanted to forcefully marry Mayra. Her relatives revealed that she had filed three police complaints against Saad Ameer Butt, a local gangster.

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"A local gangster who is closely connected to the police in Lahore took a shine to her but despite reporting him for harassment, they did nothing. The police are very corrupt over there and don't take crimes against women seriously," the family source reported.

Her murder, reportedly took place shortly after 4 am, in a house which was rented by one of her friends in the Defence area, &nbsp;shortly after she had just had her meal with her friends, before starting her Ramadan fast for the day.

Neighbours also reported hearing screams and at least two gunshots before the police arrived at the scene. Mayra’s dead body was found in a bedroom upstairs.

"There were not two men who were after Mayra's hand, that's just not true. She was engaged and in a steady relationship," the family source said. "It was one man who was harassing her, and we don't know why. Perhaps it was because she's from the UK and is a very beautiful girl. It might have been a status thing for him."

A London woman has been murdered in Pakistan after she had stayed back in Lahore to skip paying the £1,750 quarantine fee in the UK. Mayra Zulfiqar, a 26-year-old from Feltham in south west London, had travelled to Lahore two months ago to attend a cousin’s wedding.

A London woman has been murdered in Pakistan after she had stayed back in Lahore to skip paying the £1,750 quarantine fee in the UK. Mayra Zulfiqar, a 26-year-old from Feltham in south west London, had travelled to Lahore two months ago to attend a cousin’s wedding. While her mother, Tabasaam, rearranged her flight to return to the family home a few days before Pakistan was placed on coronavirus red list, Mayra decided to stay back in Pakistan. The 26-year-old had complained about having to pay the cost of ten-day quarantine in the UK upon arrival from Pakistan. Mayra had assumed that the South Asian country will be removed from the red list next month. Also read | Return of Taliban in Afghanistan harmful for women's rights: US report "She didn't want to come back and pay all that money to quarantine in Britain so decided to stay in Lahore, where she was living with her grandmother," a family source was quoted by UK’s local media. "She was angry that it was too much money for ten days in a grotty hotel. Instead, she thought she'd have more fun in Lahore and was having a lovely time after making a new group of friends." However, soon she had to file an official complaint against a local gangster who wanted to forcefully marry Mayra. Her relatives revealed that she had filed three police complaints against Saad Ameer Butt, a local gangster. Also read | Pakistan govt decides to uphold blasphemy law despite European Parliament's calls for review "A local gangster who is closely connected to the police in Lahore took a shine to her but despite reporting him for harassment, they did nothing. The police are very corrupt over there and don't take crimes against women seriously," the family source reported. Her murder, reportedly took place shortly after 4 am, in a house which was rented by one of her friends in the Defence area, shortly after she had just had her meal with her friends, before starting her Ramadan fast for the day. Neighbours also reported hearing screams and at least two gunshots before the police arrived at the scene. Mayra’s dead body was found in a bedroom upstairs. "There were not two men who were after Mayra's hand, that's just not true. She was engaged and in a steady relationship," the family source said. "It was one man who was harassing her, and we don't know why. Perhaps it was because she's from the UK and is a very beautiful girl. It might have been a status thing for him."

London woman shot dead in Pakistan after refusing to marry local

A 25-year-old woman was set ablaze in full public view on Thursday in Secunderabad city of Telangana.

Reportedly, the victim was torched by a man allegedly suspected to be her lover.

The empathetic incident took place around evening in Lalaguda area of the city.

According to reports, the accused called the victim at the spot, where he poured kerosene on her and set her on fire.

Soon after committing the heinous act, the accused fled from the spot.

Passersby took quick cognisance and put out the fire.

The woman has suffered 50 per cent burns and her condition is said to be critical.

A case under section 307 of IPC &amp; ST/SC Atrocity Act has been registered.

Reportedly, the victim was torched by a man allegedly suspected to be her lover

A 25-year-old woman was set ablaze in full public view on Thursday in Secunderabad city of Telangana. Reportedly, the victim was torched by a man allegedly suspected to be her lover. The empathetic incident took place around evening in Lalaguda area of the city. According to reports, the accused called the victim at the spot, where he poured kerosene on her and set her on fire. Soon after committing the heinous act, the accused fled from the spot. Passersby took quick cognisance and put out the fire. The woman has suffered 50 per cent burns and her condition is said to be critical. A case under section 307 of IPC & ST/SC Atrocity Act has been registered.

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