In this episode of Rotten Mango, the focus is on the suspicious deaths of Lin Yu's wives and the murky legal proceedings surrounding their cases. The blurb sheds light on the strangulation murders of Veronica and Lily, Lin Yu's potential involvement, and his eventual acquittal of Veronica's murder due to a biased juror. It also touches on the public's perception of Lin Yu as a potential serial killer, the victims' families' devastation at the acquittal, and Lin's son Marcus' quest to reconnect with his estranged father.
The story takes an emotional turn as it explores Marcus' journey of discovering the truth about his parents' deaths, his efforts to make a documentary and seek closure with Lin Yu. Despite the allegations, the blurb highlights Marcus' complex feelings toward his father, leaving readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics of family and justice.
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Veronica was found strangled in an apartment below her family's home in Sweden in 2003. Ten years later, Lin Yu's second wife Lily was found floating in a pool at their villa in Thailand, but an autopsy revealed strangulation.
Lin Yu, a wealthy man, evaded investigation as a suspect in both deaths for years using his influence. He was in Sweden shortly before Veronica's disappearance and left before questioning. After Veronica's death, he returned to China. Thirteen years later, facial recognition led to his arrest in the UK.
Netizens speculated Lin Yu was involved in a gruesome 2011 dismemberment case in Nanjing. There were unverified rumors of potential cannibalism connected to Lin's former barbecue restaurant. This fueled the public's perception of Lin as a potential serial killer nicknamed the "Bluebeard of China."
Lin was eventually extradited to Sweden and tried for Veronica's murder. Prosecutors suggested Lin hired a hitman, pointing to blood evidence not matching Lin and a tall Asian man seen entering Lin's hotel room.
However, Lin's defense argued the evidence was circumstantial. He was initially found guilty, but appealed due to a biased juror. His conviction was overturned and charges dropped, pending a potential retrial.
Veronica's father considered revenge over the acquittal. Lily's family refused to accept the ruling of her death as accidental. Their suspicions about Lin were removed from online posts, suggesting the influential Wang family's interference.
As a child, Marcus was told his parents died in a car accident. Later, he discovered footage about his mother's murder case.
Now an adult, Marcus has hired researchers to track down Lin Yu and worked on a documentary about his mother's case. He expresses complex feelings in a letter to Lin, wanting closure despite the allegations.
Marcus obtained a number tied to Lin but the person denied being him, leaving Marcus uncertain if he made contact with his father.
1-Page Summary
The mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of Lin Yu’s wives have led to investigations and public speculation about his involvement, resulting in him being labeled by some as the "Bluebeard of China."
Circumstances involving the deaths of both of Lin Yu's wives exhibit troubling patterns and lead to suspicions.
Veronica disappeared after dropping off her son and attending university classes. She was reported missing when she did not return home, and her body was eventually found in the apartment unit directly below her family's, evidencing a violent struggle and her death by strangulation.
Ten years after Veronica's death, Lily was killed at Lin’s estate in Thailand, initially thought to have drowned, but an autopsy revealed strangulation. Lin Yu had scratches on his shoulder, which he could not convincingly explain, and was a suspect in her death.
Lin was able to avoid prosecution for years due to his wealth and influence. He was in Sweden shortly before Veronica's disappearance and left the country before he could be questioned by authorities. After her death, he returned to China and evaded arrest. Thirteen years later, he was arrested in the UK by facial recognition technology.
The speculation doesn't end with the untimely deaths of Lin's wives.
The suspicious deaths of Lin Yu's two wives and the investigation/speculation around his involvement
In a case that captured widespread attention, Lin Yu underwent legal proceedings in Sweden for the murder of his first wife and was eventually acquitted largely due to a biased juror.
Prosecutors in the trial presented a case against Lin Yu, suggesting he likely hired a hitman to kill his first wife, Veronica, and attempt to frame another man, Mr. Tang, for the crime. Blood evidence in a hotel not matching Lin’s raised suspicions of a third party involved, while sightings of a tall Asian man entering Lin Yu's hotel room further supported the hitman theory.
Nevertheless, Lin Yu's defense argued that the evidence provided was circumstantial, citing Lin's alibi and underlining the lack of direct proof connecting him to the murder. Although Lin was initially found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, an appeal over a biased juror led to his charges being thrown out and his release, pending a possible retrial. After his acquittal, Lin Yu was awarded over $400,000 in taxpayer money from Sweden to cover his legal fees, and he returned to China.
The families of the victims were left devastated by the outcome of the trial. Veronica's father harbored a deep resentment towards Lin Yu and even conside ...
The legal proceedings and Lin Yu's eventual acquittal, as well as the reactions of the victims' families
As an adult, Marcus has made efforts to understand the circumstances of his past and to reconnect with his father, Lin Yu.
Marcus experienced shock and confusion in his youth upon discovering news footage of his mother's murder case, an event that sharply contrasted the narrative he had been told of his parents dying in a car accident. This revelation spurred him to seek the truth about his mother's case.
Now in his 20s, Marcus has taken an active role in uncovering the truth, working on a documentary about his mother's murder and hiring researchers to assist in the search for his father, Lin Yu.
The quest for understanding has led Marcus to draft a heartfelt letter to his father, in which he expresses a complex mix of emotions. Marcus grapples with his identity and relationship to his father, questioning whether there is any fatherly love on Lin Yu's part, or if he is merely an unwanted reminder of the "terrible incident" that occurred with Marcus's mother.
Marcus's longing to meet his father face-to-face and see who he really is serves as a poignant example of his desire for closure. Despite being unmentioned in the provided transcript, Marcus's efforts to reconnect with his father and his thoughts on closure reveal his determination to compre ...
The personal impact on Lin Yu's son, Marcus, and his attempts to reconnect with his father and uncover the truth
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