EL ASESINATO HELLO KITTY
Hello Kitty and Murder: A Shocking Tale
Introduction to the Case
- The narrative begins with a 14-year-old girl who reports to the police that a woman, seemingly dead, visits her apartment nightly, pleading for her head back.
- Initially dismissed as nightmares by the police, they decide to accompany her home due to her evident fear.
Discovery of the Apartment
- Upon arriving at the girl's apartment building, she hesitates but insists that the woman will be on the third floor in apartment 31.
- The police find the apartment decorated with Hello Kitty items but are disturbed by a foul odor emanating from it.
Disturbing Findings
- Inside a Hello Kitty plush toy, officers discover a woman's head, confirming that the girl's nightmares were real.
- The victim is identified as Fan Manji, 23 years old, who had endured a tragic life filled with hardship since childhood.
Background of Fan Manji
- Born in Hong Kong in 1976 and given up for adoption at an early age; she spent 15 years without being adopted and was eventually left homeless.
- Struggling with addiction and resorting to prostitution to support herself after leaving an abusive relationship.
Descent into Danger
- After attempting to turn her life around by working at a karaoke bar, Fan steals money from Chan Manl, a dangerous drug trafficker.
- Chan discovers the theft quickly and demands repayment or threatens Fan with dire consequences.
Kidnapping and Torture
- Chan's men kidnap Fan as punishment for stealing from him; they take her to an isolated location where she is tortured over several weeks.
- The brutal treatment includes physical abuse and severe psychological torment designed to instill fear and compliance.
The Tragic Story of Fan
Torture and Abuse
- The narrative begins with a description of extreme torture inflicted on a young girl, where she was forced to smile or face severe consequences, including burns from heated metal or plastic.
- A 14-year-old girl named Lao Min Fong witnesses the brutal beating of another victim, Fan, by Chan, who kicks her head multiple times. Fong joins in the abuse, indicating a disturbing normalization of violence.
- After enduring horrific treatment, Fan tragically dies between April 14 and 15. Chan claims her death was due to drug overdose rather than the physical abuse she suffered.
Disposing of Evidence
- Following Fan's death, Chan and his accomplices dismember her body in a bathtub for easier cleanup and dispose of it by boiling parts in water before discarding them.
- In a chilling act, Chan cooks Fan's head and places it inside a Hello Kitty plush toy along with some of her teeth and organs.
Community Response
- The story highlights the fear surrounding Chan’s family life; his wife moved away to escape him. Neighbors reported suspicious odors but were dismissed by police as mere garbage smells.
- Despite neighbors calling authorities multiple times during the torture period, police found nothing amiss during their visits.
Discovery and Trial
- On May 24th, Lau reports nightmares about a woman asking for her head back; this leads to the discovery of Fan's head within the plush toy.
- During trial proceedings on December 7th, 2000, defendants laugh while recounting their actions towards Fan. Their lack of remorse is evident as they trivialize their violent behavior.
Sentencing and Aftermath
- The defense argues that Fan died from an overdose rather than murder; however, this claim is met with skepticism given the circumstances surrounding her death.
- Strange occurrences are reported during court sessions—lights flickering and eerie sounds—which some believe could be linked to Fan’s spirit seeking justice.
Final Outcomes
- Ultimately, two men receive life sentences while one manages to reduce his sentence significantly but later faces legal issues again for another crime involving a child.
- In 2004, Fan's family receives her cremated remains for burial. By 2012, the apartment where these events occurred is demolished due to its tragic history.