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Why Did a Husband Mobilize a Private Detective Agency to Kill His Mother-in-Law and Kidnap His Wife?

Cho Ji-hyun

Published : Oct 13, 2026 7:52 PM

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■ Hosts: Kim Jong-won, Yoon Tae-jin
■ Panelists: Bae Sang-hoon (Profiler), Song Ji-won (Attorney), Lee Kyung-min (Attorney)
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A man in his 20s, surnamed Kim, was arrested after killing his mother-in-law in the early hours of the morning and kidnapping his wife. As the details of Kim's meticulous crime plan come to light one by one, it is sending shockwaves through the public. Victim protection measures such as restraining orders once again exposed significant loopholes. We take a closer look at what needs to be focused on in the "mother-in-law murder and wife kidnapping" case.

※ Detailed information can be found in the video.