The brutal death of a 13-year-old boy in Handan, northern China, has shocked the nation as authorities have detained three teenage boys in connection with the crime. The victim, identified as Wang, was found buried in an abandoned vegetable garden, sparking outrage and debate over juvenile crime.
According to the victim’s father, Wang had been bullied at school. The case is being investigated as an intentional homicide, with all three detained teens under 14 years old. Chinese law dictates that criminal prosecution for children between 12 and 14 years old must be approved by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate.
The victim and his classmates are described as “left-behind children”, a term for kids in rural China whose parents work in the cities. The case has garnered widespread attention on social media, with users calling for justice and fair treatment of the victim’s family.
The victim went missing on 10 March, with his father recounting his last interactions before his disappearance. Police were led to the boy’s body by the three suspects, who initially denied any involvement. The motive for the killing is still under investigation.
Despite the suspects’ young age, many are calling for harsh punishment. The school’s headmaster denied any knowledge of bullying, adding to the complexity of the case. As the nation awaits further updates on the investigation, the tragic death of Wang serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by vulnerable children in China.
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