Zhang Yongming
Zhang Yongming | |
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Born | 1956 |
Died | January 10, 2013 (aged 56–57) |
Cause of death | Execution |
Other names | The Cannibal Killer Cannibal Monster |
Conviction(s) | Intentional homicide Cannibalism |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Details | |
Victims | 11 |
Span of crimes | March 2008 – April 2012 |
Country | China |
State(s) | Yunnan |
Date apprehended | May 9, 2012 |
Zhang Yongming (Chinese: 张永明; 1956 – January 10, 2013) was a Chinese serial killer and cannibal who was convicted of, and subsequently confessed to, the murder of 11 men between March 2008 and April 2012. It is believed that he fed flesh from some of his victims to his dogs and sold other parts at the local market, calling it "ostrich meat". He was executed on January 10, 2013.
Biography
Little is known about Zhang's early life. He was arrested and sentenced to death in 1979 for
Crimes
In early May 2012, the
Aftermath
During his trial, it was reported that Zhang refused to apologize for the killings and did not show any remorse.[4] He was executed on January 10, 2013.[5]
Twelve police officers were penalized for dereliction of duty regarding the murders, including Da Qiming, Jinning police chief, and Zhao Huiyun, head of the Jincheng Township police station, who were both dismissed from office.[2]
See also
- Eight Immortals Restaurant murders
- List of serial killers by country
- List of serial killers by number of victims
References
- ^ a b "Man arrested for killing 11 in SW China". Xinhua. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012.
- ^ a b "Team sent to investigate missing children's case". Xinhua. May 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Flesh-selling killer cannibal put to death". The Standard. January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Serial killer sentenced to death in SW China". Xinhua. July 28, 2012. Archived from the original on January 5, 2014.
- ^ "Serial killer executed in SW China". Xinhua. January 10, 2013. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013.