Forensic tests have confirmed that the charred remains of two bodies found inside a furnace in the backyard of Hung Jo-tan's (
Late Friday night police completed DNA testing and announced that the remains were confimed as those of Hung, 50, owner of Chung Yuan Enterprise (
PHOTO: WANG PEI-LIEN, TAIPEI TIMES
Police also revealed that the Yao may have been killed before being placed inside the newly installed furnace, as the charred remains of her body showed that she did not put up a struggle before she was cremated. However, police were not sure whether her life was ended -- willingly or unwillingly -- by herself, her husband or even someone else.
In three letters addressed to Hung's younger sister, Hung Yu-yen (
Hung's oldest son, Hung Chung-fu (
According to local media, a picture of the three children was found yesterday afternoon when police were digging up a charred lawn in the backyard of Hung's luxurious home. Police therefore suspected that Hung's three children might have been cremated and their ashes buried there. Officials are still searching for evidence.
Meanwhile, according to police, three bottles of unidentified drinks were found inside the refrigerator at Hung's home, located in Erlin township, Changhua County. Police are currently examining the drinks to find out whether they are mixed with sedatives or poison.
In related news, the bizarre murder case has attracted thou-sands of curious visitors to Erlin township over the past few days, turning Hung's mansion into a popular tourist spot. Local vendors even gathered around the house to sell snacks and betel nuts.
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