The final judgment day: the execution moment of the Chongqing sister and brother falling death case and the Peking University son murder case
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On January 31, at the end of this winter, Zhang Bo and Ye Chengchen in the Chongqing sister and brother fall death case, and Wu Xie Yu in the Peking University son mother murder case, the three were executed.
This news sparked a wide range of social discussions for a while, making people rethink various issues about justice, family, and education.
Chongqing Sister and Brother Fall Death Case: Behind the Crime
The case of a sister and brother falling to death in Chongqing is a heinous family tragedy. Zhang Bo, an ordinary middle-aged man, in order to please his lover Ye Chengchen, actually pushed his two biological children down from a tall building.
To say that this matter is really incomprehensible when viewed horizontally and vertically, how can Zhang Bo be so ruthless?
For a lover, throwing away two innocent little lives like this is really infuriating.
This happened in November 2020, when media coverage was overwhelming. In order to divorce his wife, Zhang Bo chose such an extreme way.
He conspired with Ye Chengchen to throw the two children from the high-rise building of the family, disguised as an accidental fall.
But Skynet was restored and not leaked, and the police soon discovered their crimes. On May 11, 2023, the court of second instance finally sentenced them to death.
Zhang Bo's performance after his arrest was also jaw-dropping. He was extremely calm and even a little smug during the interrogation. Not only did he defend himself, but he also accused the police of insufficient evidence. The evidence is ironclad, and his crimes are exposed one by one.
At the time of his arrest, Zhang Bo was emaciated and his face was gloomy. Ye Chengchen looked different, she cried in court and claimed that she was coerced by Zhang Bo.
But regardless of their performance, the crime is irreparable.
The case of the murder of the mother of the son of Peking University: the fall of a genius boy
Compared with the Chongqing sister and brother falling to death, the case of the son of Peking University killing his mother is even more heart-wrenching.
Wu Xieyu, a Peking University student who is known as a genius, was captured on May 27, 2019.
The background of this case is even more complex, involving many factors such as family conflicts, psychological problems, and educational imbalances.
Wu Xie Yu has been a top student since he was a child, with excellent grades, and his parents have high hopes for him. Within the family, the conflict between him and his mother deepened.
It is said that his mother had extremely high expectations of him, but she was also very controlling, which made Wu Xie Yu feel depressed.
Finally, one day, he lost his mind and brutally murdered his mother and hid the body.
After the case was exposed, public opinion was in an uproar. Some people feel sorry for Wu Xieyu's talent, but many more condemn his evil deeds.
In May 2023, the court sentenced him to death, which was finally executed on January 31, 2024, after a series of appeals and reviews.
Behind the Execution: Cost and Humanity
There are two ways in which the death penalty can be carried out: by shooting and by lethal injection. The cost of the execution was low, but the scene was bloody; Lethal injection is more "humane" but more expensive. It is said that the state will allocate about 700 yuan per person to death row prisoners every year, including transportation, cremation and other expenses.
In the days awaiting execution, the psychological state of the condemned prisoners varied. In his last days, Zhang Bo still behaved calmly, and even wrote a letter of repentance, claiming that he was sorry for his child. Ye Chengchen was even more desperate, she tried to commit suicide many times, but was discovered by the prison guards in time. Wu Xie Yu is a different story, as he was extremely cooperative in prison, even offering to donate organs for medical research.
In the moment before the execution, all three appeared unusually silent. Zhang Bo lowered his head and said no more; Ye Chengchen cried with tears in his eyes; Wu Xie Yu looked into the distance silently, as if he was recalling something.
Society's Response: Justice and Reflection
The pronouncement and execution of the verdicts in these two cases have aroused extensive social discussions. It has been argued that the death penalty is the best punishment for their crimes and serves as a deterrent. There have also been questions about whether the death penalty is really a problem and whether there are other better ways to prevent similar incidents from happening.
From a legal point of view, the death penalty is carried out in a rigorous manner in order to deter crime and comfort the victim. But from a human point of view, the death penalty may not be the only solution. After all, a wrong verdict will be irretrievable.
Echoes of the Past: Lessons from Similar Cases
Looking back over the past five years, similar cases are not uncommon. For example, in 2018, there was a family tragedy somewhere a man killed his wife and children because of family conflicts. Although the background of the case is different, there are similarities in family conflicts and psychological problems. These cases are a reminder of the importance of family education and mental health.
Personal Comment: The feelings of ordinary people
From the perspective of ordinary people, these cases are extremely painful. Even the most cold-blooded people can't ignore the tragic situation of a child being thrown off a tall building, or the cruelty of a genius boy killing his mother. Legal punishment may be necessary, but more importantly, how can we prevent these tragedies from happening through education and care?
Closing Reflections: What is the way forward?
These cases are a wake-up call. Righteous judgments are important, but more important is how we can learn from them to avoid a similar tragedy. Family education, mental health, and the improvement of the legal system are all directions that require our joint efforts in the future. Hopefully, in the near future, we will see a more harmonious and loving society.