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A series of brutal murders shocked 1980s Seoul, targeting young women with a distinctive throat‑cut signature. Limited forensic tools and cultural stigma hampered early investigations, leading to false leads and coerced confessions. Decades later, advances in DNA sequencing finally linked former police officer Lee Chun‑jae to the crimes, resulting in his conviction and death sentence. The case highlights the impact of scientific progress, victim‑centered reforms, and the dangers of investigative tunnel vision.

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