South Korean church member indicted for murder in death of 17-year-old


Police officers escort a member of a local church accused of murdering 17-year-old girl at the Incheon District Court on May 18, 2024. -Photo: Newsis File

INCHEON (South Korea): A member of a local church has been arrested and indicted for the abuse and murder of a 17-year-old girl, the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office said Wednesday (June 12).

The 55-year-old suspect initially faced child abuse resulting in death, but the prosecution altered the charge to child abuse and murder after an additional investigation it conducted since taking the case from police on May 24.

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