Police Claimed "Neck Bone Fractures Were Found," Leaving Bereaved Family With Doubts

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On Tuesday, the day the autopsy was conducted, the bereaved family was informed by the police investigation team that Jang Mi-ran's neck bones were fractured. The police explained to the family that this is a trace left when taking one's own life, stating that "it has no choice but to point to suicide." However, during a briefing today, the police stated that no fractures were found. The family says there are still unresolved questions.

Reporter Dong Eunyeong has the details.

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The bereaved family of Jang Mi-ran received the autopsy results yesterday for Jang's body, which was found 104 days after she went missing.

The family told SBS reporting staff that an official from the Jeju Seobu Police Station's investigation team visited them and explained, "It was confirmed that some of the bones in Jang's neck were fractured," adding that "the possibility of her taking her own life is high."

[Bereaved Family Member of Jang Mi-ran: They said there is a bone in the neck, like the hyoid bone or something. But they said it was already broken. This is a bone that inevitably breaks when hanging oneself. So they said it has no choice but to point to suicide.]

The family stated that the police informed them Jang appeared to have hanged herself from a palm tree while in a sitting position.

The family says they still cannot understand how a rope could be tied to the thin trunk of a palm tree.

[Bereaved Family Member of Jang Mi-ran: Actually, it leaves some doubts. It doesn't make sense as to where she would tie a rope to commit suicide. They said it seems she hooked it onto some thin parts of the palm tree fronds and did it that way.]

The family repeatedly stated that there was no particular reason for Jang to take her own life, adding that doubts remain regarding her posture and other details at the time she was found.

[Bereaved Family Member of Jang Mi-ran: If you look at the trunk, there are deep-rooted, sturdy parts like branches embedded in it. But they tell us she hooked it there and did it while sitting down. Honestly, it remains a question until the very end. Is this really right?]

While leaning toward the possibility of suicide, the police stated that they are keeping all possibilities open and investigating, including conducting a forensic analysis of her cell phone.

(Video Editing: Kim Yun-seong, Design: Yang Gi-tae)
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