QuoteProsecutors have characterized the crime as "murder with torture". The couple could face a sentence of life imprisonment.
The exact cause of Ahyeong's death remains undetermined. While Cambodian authorities believe an autopsy is necessary to ascertain the cause, the deceased's family is reportedly opposed to the procedure.
QuoteAhyeong's body was discovered wrapped in a red mat, desiccated.
Preliminary reports from the post-mortem examination indicated that Ahyeong had suffered extensive facial injuries, with deep lacerations, burns, and bruises to such a degree that her face was unidentifiable. Furthermore, she had sustained a fracture to her neck.
The police identified the Chinese couple through fingerprints found on the fabric surrounding the victim's body. They were subsequently arrested. The couple claimed to the police Ahyeong, who had visited their hospital on June 4, had suddenly died from a seizure while receiving treatment, and they then abandoned her body.
