Chinese man who killed mum, lover, caught after 32 years on the run with brother's wife

South China Morning Post

2 days ago

A case in China involving a fugitive who killed his mother and girlfriend before absconding with his sister-in-law for 32 years has recently come to light, captivating mainland social media.
The man, surnamed Li, was 29 when he used a kitchen knife to stab his mother and his 17-year-old girlfriend to death at their home in a village in Weiyuan county in southwestern China's Sichuan province, on July 22, 1992.
Li was arrested only in September last year. At the end of May, state broadcaster CCTV revealed the details of the case.
Police stated that they were unable to find any critical leads to apprehend Li three decades ago due to limitations in communication and technology.
Upon reviewing the case last year, investigators unexpectedly discovered that Li's elder brother's wife had mysteriously disappeared two months after Li fled. His brother did not report her missing to the police, as the couple had a troubled relationship.
Li confessed to accidentally killing his mother while trying to stab his girlfriend, who threatened to end their relationship unless his mother gave her money. Photo: Baidu
A rumour circulating widely in the village suggested that the sister-in-law, surnamed Gu, had previously had an affair with Li, which drew the attention of the police.