November 7th 2024.
A young Chinese student, Xiaozheng Lin, has been found guilty of attacking two sex workers in their homes, leaving them for dead. The court has sentenced him to at least nine years in prison, with a possibility of release in seven years. This comes after Lin pleaded guilty to two charges of manslaughter in July, instead of facing a murder trial for the deaths of Yuqi Luo, 31, and Hyun Sook Jeon, 51.
The two women were sex workers who operated their businesses out of their apartments. On Boxing Day in 2022, Lin visited a brothel in Melbourne's Oakleigh South and then went to Luo's La Trobe Street apartment with a friend. After engaging in sexual activities, Lin asked for more services, but Luo asked for an additional $100. This request angered Lin, and he pushed her onto the bed and strangled her. He then stole $7000 in cash and other personal belongings.
Later that day, Lin went to Jiang's apartment in Docklands and engaged in sexual activities with her. However, the details of her death remain unclear as her body was too decomposed to determine the cause when an autopsy was performed on December 31. Justice Stephen Kaye stated that Lin had killed two "vulnerable and defenceless" women in their own homes, which was an aggravating factor in his sentencing.
The judge also mentioned that Lin had shown no remorse for his actions, as he went on to kill Jiang within 24 hours of the first assault. He further added, "Having assaulted Luo and leaving her struggling for air, you did not feel any sense of guilt or regret." Lin remained silent and kept his head down as Justice Kaye handed him a maximum sentence of 14 years, with a non-parole period of nine years. Lin has already served two years of his sentence and will most likely be deported back to China after his release in seven years.
The court's decision has sparked discussions about the safety of sex workers and their vulnerability. It also raises concerns about the justice system and the possibility of Lin being released in just seven years. With the upcoming US election, many are wondering what a Donald Trump presidency would mean for Australia and its policies on immigration and deportation. For now, the victims' families and the community are left to grapple with the tragic loss of two lives and the impact of Lin's actions.
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