55 days after the murder of a woman in her 60s in Tongyeong, the physical characteristics of the suspect have been confirmed.
On August 3, the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced that, after minimizing errors in the CCTV footage, the suspect was identified as a male approximately 175 cm tall with an average build.
Previously, on July 27, police released the suspect's image from the CCTV footage with the consent of the victim's family and announced a reward for information leading to an arrest. Since then, they have received 116 tips over the past week, which are currently under review.
The incident occurred at 6:34 a.m. on June 10 in a residence in Tongyeong, where a woman in her 60s, identified as A, was found dead with stab wounds by her family. Police confirmed that the suspect, identified as B, entered the home around 12:20 a.m. and left approximately two hours later with a bag and emergency equipment.
In the CCTV footage, suspect B obscured his face with a hat and mask, making it difficult to identify him. He wore gloves, leaving no fingerprints behind.
Following this, the police established a dedicated investigation team of over 40 members from the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency's Serious Crime Investigation Unit and began inquiries into the victim's acquaintances. However, the suspect has remained elusive for 55 days.
The SBS current affairs program 'I Want to Know That' also released the CCTV footage on its official YouTube channel, drawing attention to the suspect's gait.
The production team noted, "He walks with a shuffling gait, with weight shifted to his right leg," and explained that the suspect's right heel appears to turn outward, indicating a specific walking habit, encouraging viewers to provide tips.
Meanwhile, the reward amount announced by the police is up to 100 million won, in accordance with the regulations on rewards for information leading to the arrest of criminals.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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