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56. The Mysterious Disappearance and Murder of Zhang Ju: A Case of Betrayal and Justice

Author
Buried Show
Published
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/buried-crimes/episodes/671d3906e8552c8b2a60aa57

In July 2021, the mysterious disappearance of 34-year-old Zhang Ju, a Chinese single mother living in Melbourne, captured public attention after she vanished on February 1, 2021, following a disturbing phone call. Despite extensive police investigations and the involvement of her rumored boyfriend, Joon Seong Tan, who was initially a suspect but released on bail due to insufficient evidence, Zhang's case remained unsolved for months. A breakthrough came when human remains were discovered at a landfill in June 2021, confirming Zhang's death. The case took a bizarre turn when her social media account sent friend requests to users after her death, raising further questions. Ultimately, Tan was charged with murder in July 2022, found guilty in 2023, and sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing Zhang after she sought to end their relationship, providing closure to her family.

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