Serial Murder Suspect in Gangbuk: Bizarre Behavioral Timeline Revealed

Strange Food Order Made Shortly After the Crime

Bizarre behaviors exhibited by suspect Kim in a serial murder case occurring in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul are being revealed one after another. On the 9th of last month at 9:23 PM, a food delivery order was placed to a chicken restaurant in Gangbuk-gu for delivery to a motel room. The order consisted of 22 menu items totaling 131,800 won, plus a 4,100 won delivery fee—a substantial amount.

The ordered menu included 2.5 whole chickens in 4 different flavors, 2 additional orders of tteok (rice cakes), 2 cheese balls, 2 tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), 1 cheese stick, 1 instant rice, 1 french fries, one 1.25L and one 500mL bottle of cola, 5 sauce packets, and 2 bottles of 240g sauce. For a small motel room, this quantity seemed excessive.

Delivery driver A recalled the situation, saying, "Looking at the address, it was a motel where maybe 6 people could fit at most, so ordering 130,000 won worth of chicken seemed strange." The delivery amount was so large that the driver even received a delivery bonus. Driver A clearly remembered that day's delivery because of this.

Suspect's Suspicious Food Pickup Process

At 10:11 PM, the person who came to receive the ordered food was suspect Kim alone. According to reports, Kim opened the motel room door just slightly so her face was barely visible, then extended only her hand to process payment. Since there were many menu items, the food was packed in 3 bags, which Kim carried away in both hands all at once.

Delivery driver A pointed out that this scene was different from typical deliveries. Generally, when quantities are large, family members or companions come out together to receive the food. It was abnormal for a single woman to receive all 3 bags alone. Driver A further testified, "Because she needed to use both hands, Kim did not hold a phone and came out with only a single card." These details became important clues in the subsequent investigation.

According to the delivery driver's observation, Kim's expression and demeanor "seemed thoughtless and no different from other people receiving deliveries." No other sounds were heard from inside the room, and Kim did not call out to anyone or show any such behavior.

Suspect's Flight and Concealment Actions After the Crime

According to investigation results, suspect Kim is estimated to have personally ordered the chicken shortly after drugging the victim. Investigation found that Kim left the motel scene just 8 minutes after the delivery was completed. Around 10:19 PM, after leaving the motel, Kim sent the victim a photo of herself in a taxi along with a message saying, "I'm leaving in a taxi."

Police analyze that this series of actions appears intended to create evidence that Kim was unaware the victim had lost consciousness. Through the message, Kim seemed to be trying to give the impression that she had already left the scene and was engaged in separate activities from the victim.

What is noteworthy is that the ordered chicken and various foods were not actually for the victim. Kim and the victim had already eaten dinner together and checked into the motel. Investigation revealed that all the delivered food was taken home by Kim to eat.

Suspect's Pattern of Economic Exploitation

According to information documented in the police prosecution report, suspect Kim received economic benefits from victims in various ways. She forced victims to bear high dating expenses entirely and had them pay for food delivery orders using their cards. It was also revealed that she took economic advantage by proposing motel stays.

According to police analysis, Kim, who was in difficult financial circumstances, systematically exploited victims to satisfy her own desires including visits to upscale restaurants, use of hotel rooms, and food delivery orders. This goes beyond simple fraud, being evaluated as a systematic and premeditated pattern of exploitation. This demonstrates how calculating and cold Kim was in her relationships with victims.

Suspect's Criminal Charges and Identity

When suspect Kim was transferred to prosecution on the 19th of last month in custody, she was indicted on charges of murder, aggravated assault, and violation of the Narcotics Management Act. Specifically, on three occasions—December 14th of last year, January 28th of this year, and February 9th—she provided beverages containing benzodiazepine-class drugs to three men in their 20s. She is accused of murdering 2 of them and inflicting serious injuries on 1.

Benzodiazepine-class drugs are pharmaceuticals that act on the nervous system. When intentionally administered to others, they constitute serious bodily harm. The fact that the suspect pre-planned and systematically used such drugs indicates that the crime exhibits very high levels of premeditation and danger.

Psychopath Assessment and Psychological Characteristics

Seoul Gangbuk Police Station conducted a psychopath diagnostic assessment of suspect Kim. The assessment results indicated that Kim qualifies as a psychopath. This suggests that the suspect's crimes stem from psychological issues and personality disorders rather than simple deviance.

Psychopath diagnosis is an important factor in understanding the suspect's behavioral patterns. The thoughtless demeanor immediately after the crime, the systematic exploitation of victims, and the calculated attempts to leave no evidence all align with the diagnostic results. The suspect appeared to lack emotional empathy toward victims and prioritized satisfaction of her own desires above all else.

Overall Context and Significance of the Case

This case goes beyond a simple murder, being evaluated as a tragic incident occurring at the intersection of contemporary dating culture and economic inequality. It has been revealed that every step—from how the suspect selected and approached victims, continuously exploited them economically, to ultimately taking their lives with drugs—was premeditated and intentional.

The act of ordering chicken after the crime, taking it home to eat, while sending taxi photos to the victim starkly reveals the suspect's psychological state. A typical criminal would be expected to experience severe guilt or anxiety after committing such acts, but the suspect was focused on satisfying her own desires. These characteristics align with the psychopath diagnosis and serve as evidence of how the suspect perceived others' lives and emotions.

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