Police Officer Accused of Leaking Murder Case Details to Father of Suspect

An investigation has been launched into allegations that a serving police officer leaked crucial information about a murder case to his father, who is the father of the prime suspect. The scandal has intensified scrutiny over the initial police investigation into the killing of a high school student in Gwangju.

The officer, identified by the surname Jang, allegedly received the suspect's Gwangju apartment address and front door password from colleagues involved in the investigation. He reportedly used this information to access his son's residence three days after the crime and removed key evidence, including a damaged "real doll" (a life-sized doll) and personal data storage devices. The officer, who had reportedly claimed ignorance of his son's address, then asked the landlord to dispose of the remaining items, a request police reportedly approved.

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Is it okay to just throw them away?

Further complicating matters, the investigation team allegedly informed the officer about the impending arrest warrant for his son and even facilitated a phone call between the detained suspect and his father. The initial police search of the suspect's vehicle, used in the crime, was also criticized; officers reportedly did not seize the car after arresting the suspect, instead returning it to the officer's father the following day.

Compounding the perceived mishandling of evidence, a DNA report confirming the suspect's DNA on the real doll was reportedly withheld by the investigative team for six weeks before being sent to the prosecution. The incident has led to widespread public outcry and demands for accountability, with the National Police Agency initiating an internal affairs investigation into the Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station's handling of the case and the alleged misconduct.

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It's okay to throw them away.