Philippine Police Solve Koreatown Contract Killing Featured on ‘Sister-in-Law 2’
MANILA,Philippines – A contract murder in the heart of koreatown,Philippines,is the focus of a recent episode of the E Channel program “Sister-in-Law 2,” detailing the Philippine National Police’s investigation and ultimate arrest of the perpetrator. The case, involving a victim who owned real estate, a hotel, and a casino, unfolded in broad daylight with five gunshots fired in a single minute, initially generating seven suspects, including an individual mirroring the character portrayed by Choi Min-sik in the disney+ series “Casino,” identified only as cha Mu-sik (pseudonym).
The episode, featuring special MC Ahn Jung-hwan alongside Inspectors Lee Ji-hoon, Oh Ik-jun, and Yoon Oe-chul, and profiler Kwon Il-yong, highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in the region. Inspector Oh Ik-jun described the unique setup of the philippine National Police Agency, which includes a hospital, store, and funeral home within its walled compound, and noted the inherent dangers faced by officers who routinely carry firearms. “It’s really scary,” Ahn Jung-hwan remarked upon hearing this.
Another case featured in the episode involved the murder of a Korean missionary in a rural Philippine village, an area where gun-related homicides occur approximately once a week. Crucially, investigators recovered a blood-stained basketball jersey at the scene, and located functioning CCTV footage amidst a landscape of non-operational cameras, leading to the identification of the killer.
Inspector Lee Ji-hoon secured vital intelligence and ultimately made the arrest, demonstrating a commitment to perhaps pursuing the case further within the Korean legal system. Profiler Kwon Il-yong noted to Ahn Jung-hwan, “There are two appearances left. That’s great.”
“Sister-in-Law 2” airs Fridays at 7 PM.