Husband Who Reported "Wife Fell into the Sea"... Urgently Arrested on 'Murder Charges'

Police have uncovered evidence suggesting that a woman who was reported to have drowned in the waters off Jamjindo, Incheon, was actually murdered by her husband.

On the 15th, the Incheon Coast Guard announced that they had urgently arrested Mr. A (30) on suspicion of murder and are currently investigating him.

At 3:06 a.m. that day, Mr. A reported to 119 that his wife, Ms. B, had fallen into the sea near Jamjindo, Deokgyo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon. Ms. B was rescued by the coast guard and 119 paramedics who arrived at the scene but was unconscious and not breathing. She was transported to a hospital where she later died.

Mr. A told the coast guard, "We came to Jamjindo to go camping and fishing," and added, "While I went to get some things from the car, my wife was drifting out to sea."

However, the coast guard reviewed nearby CCTV footage and conducted a digital forensic examination of Mr. A’s mobile phone, uncovering evidence of his involvement in the crime.

The coast guard is investigating Mr. A’s motive and plans to request an arrest warrant. They have also requested an autopsy of Ms. B’s body from the National Forensic Service.

Incheon Coast Guard Station [Photo by Yonhap News]