41-Year-Old Woman Injected with 1,391 mL of Propofol Found Dead in Tongyeong Sea… The Hospital Director’s Two Faces

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The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...
The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show Hyungsuda, released on the YouTube channel Detectives Chatter on the 23rd, covered the so-called Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour, appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victims DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. As request.Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victims blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, 15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia.Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victims death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patients health condition.The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospitals IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patients condition.After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victims belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patients age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease.During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, Four years? A person died? and It is truly...

The case surrounding the discovery of a female body at a pier in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, has been brought back into the spotlight.

Episode 3 of Season 3 of the E Channel original web variety show "Hyungsuda," released on the YouTube channel "Detectives' Chatter" on the 23rd, covered the so-called "Propofol Overdose Body Disposal Case" that occurred in the Tongyeong and Geoje areas of South Gyeongsang Province in 2017.

On this episode, Lee Nak-jun, an otolaryngologist and author of the web novel "Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour," appeared to examine the case from the perspective of a medical expert.

The incident came to light on the morning of July 5, 2017, when the body of a woman with a broken neck was discovered at a pier in a seaside village in Tongyeong. The deceased was clothed, and no obvious external injuries were found. Bottles of antidepressants and a wristwatch were placed near the body. Based solely on the scene, the circumstances could easily be mistaken for a suicide.

While reviewing CCTV footage around the pier, police spotted an SUV that entered the access road in the early morning hours, stayed for about 30 minutes, and then left. The person who rented the vehicle was a 57-year-old doctor, identified as A, who ran a private clinic in Geoje. The victim was a patient treated by Dr. A, a 41-year-old woman living alone in Geoje.

As the investigation progressed, clues also emerged from inside the vehicle. The victim's DNA was detected on the seat, and a fixing pin identical in shape to the earring the victim had worn was found in the trunk. Police attempted to review CCTV footage from inside the clinic operated by Dr. A, but the relevant footage had already been deleted. The building owner stated that he deleted the footage at Dr. A's request.

Police secured additional CCTV footage installed outside the building. The footage showed the victim entering the clinic on July 4, the day before her body was discovered, but her exit was not visible. The broadcast reported that after restoring the deleted clinic CCTV footage, footage of Dr. A injecting the victim with medication was confirmed.

The autopsy results revealed the presence of propofol in the victim's blood. According to the broadcast, the victim visited the hospital due to insomnia and was administered a total of 1,391 mL of propofol over 26 occasions spanning approximately two months. Lee Nak-jun added, "15 mL is sufficient for sleep anesthesia."

Dr. A was a doctor with a background as a university hospital professor. Although he opened a private clinic about four months prior to the victim's death, he initially faced financial difficulties and debt issues. It is reported that as rumors spread that propofol could be prescribed relatively easily, patients from other regions, including those suffering from insomnia and those working in the entertainment industry, began visiting the clinic. During the investigation, it was also revealed that Dr. A repeatedly administered propofol without adequately checking the patient's health condition.

The victim visited the hospital on the day of the incident as well. The broadcast explained that while Dr. A was administering propofol continuously, the victim exhibited symptoms of convulsions and respiratory depression; although cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, the victim ultimately passed away. It was reported that at the time, the hospital's IV room was not equipped with monitoring equipment capable of continuously observing the patient's condition.

After the victim died, Mr. A attempted to destroy evidence, such as by asking the building owner to delete CCTV footage from the hospital and the elevator. It was later revealed that he used a rental car to transport the body to the Tongyeong pier and disposed of it in the sea. Circumstances were also disclosed indicating that he left the victim's belongings at the scene to make the circumstances of death appear different.

Mr. A admitted to disposing of the body but claimed that the injection administered to the victim on the day of death was a nutritional supplement, not propofol.

Lee Nak-jun expressed skepticism, stating, "While a patient can die from administering IV fluids alone, this claim lacks credibility given the patient's age of 41 and the absence of underlying conditions or heart disease."

During the investigation, separate drug-related activities by hospital staff were also uncovered. According to the broadcast, a nursing assistant broke into the hospital and stole propofol while Mr. A was moving the body, then administered it to herself at home. It was reported that she assaulted her husband while under the influence of drugs, and the act came to light after a domestic violence report was filed.

Ms. A was brought to trial on charges including negligent homicide, abandonment of a corpse, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act. On December 20, 2017, the first-instance court sentenced Ms. A to four years in prison and a fine of 3 million won. Lee Nak-jun expressed his bitterness, saying, "Four years? A person died?" and "It is truly..."