FEBRUARY 1,2024 (ozi news desk):
Zhang Bo and his girlfriend Ye Chengchen, a Chinese couple, faced a tragic fate as they were executed for a heinous act that shocked the nation. The incident involved the couple throwing Zhang’s two children out of a window in a high-rise apartment building. The motive behind this horrifying act was their desire to start a new family together. The severity of their crime led to widespread outrage, resulting in their stringent punishment. China’s Supreme Court had approved their death sentence, and they were executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, more than two years after the court’s decision. Zhang was convicted for throwing his two-year-old girl and one-year-old boy from the 15th floor, while Ye was convicted for coercing her boyfriend into committing this unimaginable act. The motive behind Ye’s insistence on getting rid of the children was her perception of them as an “obstacle” in their relationship. The New York Post reported that Zhang had initiated a relationship with Ye without disclosing his marital status and the existence of his children. He eventually divorced his then-wife, Chen Meilin, in February 2020, but was compelled by Ye to carry out this tragic act.
Zhang’s distress and remorse were captured in videos that circulated on Chinese social media platforms. The footage showed him visibly devastated by his actions, as he could be seen banging his head against the wall and sobbing uncontrollably. The gravity of the situation was evident, and it left a profound impact on those who witnessed it.
When questioned by the police, Zhang claimed that he was asleep when the tragic incident occurred. He stated that he woke up to the sound of people shouting downstairs, only to discover that his children had “fallen.” This explanation left many skeptical, as the evidence pointed towards a deliberate act rather than an accident.
The mother of the children, Chen, expressed her shock and disbelief upon learning the horrifying truth. She struggled to find words to describe her emotions upon hearing that her own husband and his mistress had thrown their children from the 15th floor. Chen’s anguish was palpable, as she tried to comprehend the unimaginable ordeal her children had endured during their fall. She wondered if they had felt desperate or afraid in those final moments.
The heinous crime committed by Zhang and his mistress, Ye, sent shockwaves throughout China. The calculated nature of their actions, coupled with the young age of the victims, sparked outrage and disbelief across the nation. The news quickly spread on Chinese social media site Weibo, where it became one of the most discussed topics, garnering nearly 200 million views. The public’s reaction reflected the collective horror and condemnation towards such a cold-blooded act.
