Prosecutors confirmed that Kim So-young, 20, a suspect in the "motel serial murder case," also committed crimes against three other men and sent the case to trial.
The Criminal Division 2 of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office (headed by Director General Kim Ga-ram) additionally indicted Kim So-young on the 30th on charges of aggravated assault and violating the Narcotics Control Act. Police, currently investigating, identified that Kim committed similar crimes by giving drug-laced drinks to three Namsung and injuring them, and sent the additional case to the prosecution.
Kim So-young was previously arrested and indicted on charges including murder and aggravated assault. From mid-December last year to Feb. 9 this year, Kim is accused of handing drug-laced drinks to three Namsung in their 20s, causing them to lose consciousness or die. With this additional indictment, the number of victims has effectively increased to six.
At the first trial, Kim So-young argued that there was no intent to kill. During the investigation stage, Kim admitted to handing drug-laced drinks to the victims but denied murderous intent.
Prosecutors assessed that Kim So-young used men for consumer desires and economic satisfaction, and then handed drug-laced drinks to avoid conflicts or to subdue the victims.