Suspect brothers claim maternal injuries were a result of her inherent fragility
In a shocking turn of events, two brothers, aged 67 and 69, are facing charges for the alleged murder of their 94-year-old mother in Seocho-gu, South Korea, in the year 20XX. The brothers are accused of inflicting severe violence that led to her death.
According to the prosecution, the brothers were dissatisfied with how their mother distributed her wealth among them, leading to repeated abuse last year. The exact nature of the emotional outbursts during this period is not detailed.
The older brother is alleged to have held the victim back during these confrontations, while the younger brother, who received a larger inheritance, was reportedly involved in managing family assets and attended several legal consultations.
The elder brothers learned about the larger share given to the younger brother last year, which led to threats, verbal abuse, and ultimately physical assault against their mother. The alleged violence occurred on April 7, but the specific details of the assault are not specified in the text.
However, the defendants claim that the victim's medication caused her to be susceptible to bruising, and the bruises found on her body were not related to her death. The specific side effect of the victim's medication that led to this susceptibility is not specified.
The brothers are charged with death resulting from bodily injury on one's linear ascendant and violation of the Welfare of Senior Citizens Act. They have denied intentionally hurting their mother or conspiring to kill her.
The prosecution has requested testimony from the family's neighbours and eyewitnesses, including the youngest brother. A second hearing on the case is scheduled for Sept. 16.
Each of the three sons received assets worth at least 10 billion won from their mother, including buildings in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul. The case continues to unfold, with the public expressing shock and disbelief at the alleged actions of the brothers.
