"Eyeing the CCTV"... Footage Released of 'Tongyeong Murderer' with 100 Million Won Bounty

Regarding the "Tongyeong 60-something Woman Murder Case," which has remained a mystery for over a month since it occurred, the police have released CCTV footage containing the appearance of the suspect and appealed for public tips.

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency released the CCTV footage showing the suspect, identified as A, yesterday with the consent of the victim's bereaved family.

The footage captures suspect A, estimated to be in his 30s to 40s with a robust build, breaking into the victim's home before the crime at around 12:22 a.m. on June 10, the day of the incident.

Hiding his face with a hat and a mask while concealing himself behind cargo, suspect A checks the direction of the CCTV before entering the victim's house.

Later, at around 2:15 a.m., the suspect is also captured fleeing the scene after committing the crime, holding a weapon and the victim's bag in his left hand, and emergency reporting equipment in his right hand.

Suspect A even looked directly toward the direction where the CCTV was installed during his escape.

Subsequently, at around 6:34 a.m., the victim was found dead inside her house with stab wounds.

The police have formed a dedicated team to track the whereabouts of the suspect, but are facing difficulties in the investigation as the suspect's face is mostly covered and no clues sufficient to confirm his whereabouts have been secured from late-night village CCTV cameras.

The police previously distributed wanted posters and offered a reward of up to 100 million won for tips, but the suspect's whereabouts have not yet been confirmed.

As the case has prolonged, photos of the suspect manipulated by someone using AI have spread online, exacerbating confusion among citizens.

The police urged citizens to actively submit tips based on the released CCTV footage.

(Reported by Lee Hyeon-yeong | Video by Lee Da-in | Graphics by Lee Su-min | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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