118. The Itaewon Murder Case: A Justice System Failure
- Author
- Buried Show
- Published
- Mon 03 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/buried-crimes/episodes/679e7596c4b7d8845b9fa540
Jo Jung-pil’s 1997 murder in Seoul sparked a decades-long legal battle as two suspects gave conflicting statements. Disagreements between police and prosecutors, along with Patterson’s escape to the U.S., delayed justice. A 2009 film revived the case, ultimately leading to Patterson’s extradition and conviction in 2017.
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