Since last summer, a spate of female missing and murder cases in China has prompted widespread concern. Some attribute the trend to the general decline in morality in China and some netizens have posted some tips for women to regain a sense of security. Here is a short summary of recent female missing and murder cases in the country.
A young woman, Wu Jingjing in Hangzhou City was reported missing after taking a taxi in front of the Hangzhou Peace Hotel on Dec. 11, 2:00 a.m. Eastday.com reported on Dec. 18. Prior to the incident, she was eating and drinking with her friends, but she insisted on going home on her own by taxi. At approximately 2 p.m., on Dec. 16, a female corpse was found in the Dongxin River on the west side of the Wal-Mart on Xiangjisi Road in Hangzhou City. The body was confirmed to be that of Wu Jingjing. The cause of death is still under investigation.
