An 18-year-old boy has admitted to killing his mother and their pet dog while claiming he was in a state of mental instability during the incident.
On October 7, the Incheon District Court's Criminal Division 13, presided over by Judge Kim Gi-pung, held the first hearing for the defendant, identified as A, who is charged with filial homicide and violating animal protection laws.
During the hearing, A's attorney acknowledged all charges brought by the prosecution, stating that the actions stemmed from an abnormal mental state. Essentially, they argued for a defense based on mental illness.
The defense also requested a psychological evaluation to assess A's mental state and capacity for responsibility at the time of the crime.
The court accepted the request for a psychological evaluation and scheduled the next hearing for November 20.
A is accused of fatally stabbing his mother, identified as B, in their apartment in the Samseong-dong area of Incheon on August 7 at around 8:30 p.m. He reportedly believed that B had previously sexually assaulted him and demanded an apology, which led to a heated argument during which the crime occurred. Additionally, A is charged with killing the dog because it attempted to bite him while witnessing the attack.
After dropping out of high school, A was unemployed and committed the crime while alone at home with his mother, as his father and younger brother were out at the time.
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