Son Murdered His Mom’s Killers 22 Years Later - Hero or Villain? (Case of Zhang KouKou)

[@yin4296]

“His youth was given to our country and his life was given to his mom” is such a heart breaking statement that really sums up what happened to Koukou

[@cinny_]

That and, "For our country he raised his gun, and for his mother he raised his knife," brought tears to my eyes.

[@kkhlufris]

Through out this whole story as tragic and heart breaking it is, those words spoke to my heart and touched my soul. Throughout this whole chaos, trying to wrap my head around it all, those last line really sums it up perfectly A murder is a murder n but that truly is human nature, the road to forgive would be great but sometimes that's just too much to ask. We can debate and keep talking all we want but I hope God judge n give them the justice and punishment they deserve.

[@Seeyouinyomamasbed]

⁠@@cinny_ll

[@AaronW1209]

thats when people dont google and search for the other side of the story.

[@kkhlufris]

@@AaronW1209 huh what are you trying to say?

[@madplayer3344]

Fascinating how they executed KouKou for killing the ones who murdered his mother in front of his eyes and gave zero apologies, zero emotions of guilt and even complained and didn't want to help save the mother before it was too late, while the killer(s) of his mother lived all these years in peace, where was the execution for them?

[@aquarius5719]

The reaction of the public shows how that family could not save face. Pride is a good formula for loneliness.

[@legaliseme]

Well I mean that's just not true, it was only one of the family which killed his mother and he was sent to prison for 7 years which is hardly "living in peace"... he didn't have to kill the brother and the 70 year old father did he?

[@madplayer3344]

@@legaliseme seven years is nothing compared to the life they took and trauma they gave someone who was a child. And it's not like the family of the murderer was blind or absent when it happened, they were there and they knew exactly what happened, and yet chose to ignore that and what's even worse, support the murder with their ignorance. So yes I would pretty much say it is true, the murderer and his family-accomplices didn't get a death punishment for taking someone's life and on top of that leaving her to die on purpose, did they?

[@JB-bm1to]

​@@legalisemethey didn't have to cheat them for being good people and kill their mother did they? That's the real question.

[@riejon80]

😢🥹The Trauma of Koukou as kids and i-think,he never had a counseling’s

[@sunflower4879]

My heart breaks for KouKou. He's not a hero but he's not a villain. He's just human.

[@yin-yi5189]

I think he's closer to a hero. Only because the Wangs literally showed NO remorse. Not even a sorry. Nothing.

[@adrianahuihui8722]

​@@yin-yi5189 I agree

[@MinYoongis_tangerines]

Well said

[@yukichen613]

@@yin-yi5189 i agree and i feel so bad for him

[@Neneng63]

This was so heartbreaking...I cried a lot...you know Coco's a good man, only circumstances made him a man that he was...of course, what he'd done was wrong, but not all persons have positive decisions in that kind of situation. I have only prayers for him and his Mom and his remaining family members, especially his Dad who:s such a very good man...life is really tough but no matter what, we can and should always take the good path❤RIP Coco🙏🏿

[@sakugoejeu8465]

I kinda understand this quote “WHY SHOULD I APOLOGIZE FOR THE MONSTER I HAVE BECOME? NO ONE EVER APOLOGIZED FOR MAKING ME THIS WAY”

[@swaneeorourke]

Thats deep

[@DinoTheDinosaurROAR]

Ever since I heard that saying a few years ago I started using it!! I absolutely frickin love that one cuz it's SOOO TRUE!!

[@cursiverain6261]

I've always loved that quote.

[@calebempey495]

This is the premise of "The Joker". Don't be a psychopath if you know better

[@elirini6706]

This is my truth... nobody is sorry about it ..why should i...i am angry i turned out this way...but I'm trying

[@carmaela2689]

I feel so sorry for him. They didn't just kill his mother, they killed him that day. He stayed stuck in that trauma and could never really live his life, yet they went on and enjoyed theirs. Anyone who can callously kill someone (and by beating too), and then go on and live as though nothing happened...they need removed from this world. He took out the trash. He is a hero but one I'm sad for. I hope his soul can find peace so that he and his mother can be together once again.

[@carmaela2689]

I say that as someone who lost her mom at 16. I'm 40 and still not over it.

[@catherineclaire7429]

I'm sorry for your loss, especially so young. @@carmaela2689

[@mickbotcast]

@@carmaela2689 I already loss both, my father a few months after I graduated then several years later my mother after I just got a solid job for a few months. The feeling is indeed extremely painful. Still remember all the feeling of that day when I know I will loss them to their illness. I didn't even have a change to repay their kindness when they're old enough nor seek good food or travel together using my expense like I always want..

[@carmaela2689]

@@mickbotcast I lost my father also, around the age of 30. Mu heart goes out to you. It's a pain you just learn to live with.

[@aquarius5719]

This is why protecting innocence of kids is so important.

[@Ara_Arasaka]

Koukou is the person that people in this situation wish they could be. He’s not a hero. But he’s a damn good son.

[@pumpkin3310]

People would be him in this situation but I don’t think they “wish they could be him” I’m this situation. Honestly I would most likely forgive

[@pandapuffzee8255]

Anti-hero?

[@ephraimphiri5789]

I think he's both a hero and damn good son!!!

[@SteveB-nx2uo]

a hero makes personal sacrafices and risks for the good of others. a vigilante takes justice into their own hands. you could only count him as a hero if he acted because he thought the murderer was still a threat to society, and not to avenge his mother. if he killed a killer for revenge, he is still a murderer and vigilante, even though he is justified.

[@uzuis4thwife231]

@@pumpkin3310forgive ? The wangs never apologised.

[@faincheeseele2892]

You know they know they’re guilty when the oldest can recognize Koukou after so long of not seeing him.

[@jasonx2539]

that is pretty obviously not true

[@surusweet]

@@jasonx2539Yes it is. If someone is attacking you and you immediately think of the son of the person your brother k*lled 22 years ago that means he knew right away why he was being attacked. Guilt is everlasting unless you are completely disgusting than you feel nothing.

[@jasonx2539]

@@surusweet not that I meant whether the Wang recognized koukou and said his name or whatever was almost certainly just a storytelling element she added

[@surusweet]

@@jasonx2539 Oh!! I thought you were saying they wouldn’t naturally feel guilty. I understand you.

[@jr1648]

@@jasonx2539 I was thinking the same thing, however, maybe koukou revealed what happened on the mountain to the police and thats where the narrator got the information. The narrarator did say he was being very honest with the police.

[@bouncyshak]

His last words to his father were absolutely heartbreaking.

[@kuscheltear]

I'm very sorry for Mr. Zhang. He lost his wife, worked his whole life for a better future and home for his son, now his son is gone too. I hope he's finding peace somehow, somewhere.

[@erowry22]

It's absolutely heartbreaking! 😢 (I used the wrong emoji)

[@ooriginalkawaipotato3840]

😭its so sad

[@vronji]

At least Mr. Zhang still has sister Koukou... hope shes doing alright too

[@OmegaRacer]

First time on this channel...forgive my ignorance. Is this a real story or did you just make it up? In either case, you really brought it to life with your storytelling skills. I'm impressed.

[@ooriginalkawaipotato3840]

@@OmegaRacer this is real

[@Aloysius_OHare]

He couldn't move on. The murderers got away with murder and were able to have kids who had mothers and their love. He had that stripped from him. How could anyone feel happy watching someone else blossom on the death of others. The system failed him. He got his revenge and can finally feel peace in prison, he knew the consequences. He doesn't need to feel bad for the people who he killed because they didn't feel that for when they killed his mom.

[@LunaStarlight35]

I agree that the system failed him. The emotions he felt were very strong, and I can see why he did what he did.

[@vanessadonath6651]

Exactly 👏 The "relief" he must have felt. Yes, he is in prison, but - like you said - he is in peace in prison.

[@alvinsoehendrywijaya]

But that man kid are innocent though. Should he make that kid to go through something he feel. What if after he get released on have kids on future that man kid decide to do what he do to his father

[@ririn6679]

@@alvinsoehendrywijaya it's not like the killer of his mother killed her for revenge they just killed her without remorse. they dont have the right to take revenge on zhang kou kou. The wangs should've seen it coming. Karma doesn't give warnings. Make this a lesson that whatever bad u do ur not just the one receiving bad karma, ur decendants will receive it too.

[@alvinsoehendrywijaya]

@@ririn6679 why they dont have the right? And he have the right both lose parents right. Make what other can do revenge and other cant?

[@astrawwberri]

I feel so bad for KouKou's dad... He looked genuinely hopeful and even built a house for his son and his future wife... I swear I'm crying...

[@starli2423]

ME TOO

[@katarinatibai8396]

Same - 💔 - the ded have peace and the hearts of they who left behind bleading - 😭

[@SpazzyJazzi]

Absolutely heartbroken for his dad and the love he has for his family/ To lose your wife so senselessly and then your son....I'm crying....

[@inquisitvem6723]

He should build a statue of his son to honor him and erect it in the village.

[@DX-d]

He is bitter and jealous of the world and especially the Wang family. And his mother she was the one that instigated the fight. And he took 3 lives and neither of them were the killer’s life.

[@Sophienorrece]

One small detail I’ve noticed that redeems this boy as a beautiful soul is that he said as he was seeking his revenge on the Wang family was “I won’t kill you because your a woman” to the wife and I just teared up as it shows he still in his rage has alot of dignity I mean heck he even turned himself in and admitted to everything. I’m just now beginning to see that it was probably better that he didn’t kill the 2nd brother so that he can live through everything that koukou had to go through as well.

[@arthuserza2696]

"For his country he raised his gun, For his Mother he raised his knife" dam... that was one powerful way of putting it. I had to pause and let that sink after you said that. Watching this case gave me so many thoughts but very few words to speak. This was an absolute tragedy.

[@kimberlyr872]

It’s horrible what he went through when he was 13. Watching someone you love get brutally murdered? It’s hard to say what any of us would do if that happened to us.

[@charaznable8072]

Like the elder brother watching his younger brother getting killed?

[@kimberlyr872]

@@charaznable8072 Not saying what he did as revenge was justified. What I can say is that I’ve never had to experience something like that so it’s hard to say what I would do if I had to experience that at a young age. I would think I wouldn’t let it control my life, but life is unpredictable. The brain is complicated and a mystery and no one can predict what we would do when we face something horrible.

[@kimberlyr872]

Also there was a lot of hypocrisy in this case.

[@maldita97]

​@@charaznable8072 oh look at that, the consequences of their own actions... Finally, he knew how it felt.

[@firecracker187]

​@@charaznable8072 boohoo

[@idontreadrepliesdontbother]

Koukou was very self aware. His family keeps insisting he could've just found a wife and started a family as if that was going to fix him. He soul was so broken he knew he couldn't make his potential wife happy. His emotional baggage was too much. He knew this was his only release. Despite of it all at least in his final days there was some peace in his soul. Something he probably never felt since that horrible day. Was it worth it? Only he knows.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

All in all, he was a good man and good son. Responsible enough to know not to drags another innocents soul into his hell.

[@Soynotaboy]

i thought it was coco

[@lucyfiniarel2347]

@@nurlindafsihotang49 His speech in court saying that he couldn't have made a woman happy. Yeah, he's a much better person than many others who have suffered less but drag others into their misery.

[@deanjelbertaustria6174]

Ofcourse it's worth it.. justice taste sweet.. revenge is much sweeter..

[@teddiezahra]

It was coz he was fine with his decision..."was it worth it?"....for him, I'd say yes

[@A-broken-clay-jar]

The life for a Chinese peasant family is so hard that most people who never lived that life can’t comprehend. My dad was a stone cutter, he got caught in a mudslide. He was supposed to be amputated but a distant relative pleaded for him, saying that he’s a peasant and he can’t provide for his family if he’s amputated. They ended up putting his smashed legs back together and he wasn’t able to walk for almost a year. That accident happened in the summer. When school started back in fall, my family couldn’t pay for my tuition. Yes, the public schools were not free and as a matter of fact many families struggled to pay the tuition. On the first day of school, I sat on the stairs of the school building, waiting to hear from one of my relatives. He was an influential man, he talked to the principal and they eventually agreed for me to start school first and make payment plans later. I waited maybe half an hour on the stairs watching all the kids in their new clothes stream into classroom, while I was in the shabbiest handmedowns and shoes that were too many sizes way too big. That wait must felt like an eternity for a 12 year old. By God’s grace I didn’t become an antisocial person.

[@mottgirl13]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I did not know you had to pay to go to public school in China. I’m quite surprised.

[@A-broken-clay-jar]

@@mottgirl13 Maybe 10 or 15 years ago, they did officially make the elementary and middle school free, but only for tuition, the students families still have to pay for the books fees and test feels and many other miscellaneous fees. Many parents complained that the fees didn’t really decrease, but they became more hidden. During COVID, some schools made students buy designated tablets from specific suppliers in order to fully participate the online learning, instead of making the materials more accessible. Hardship for the less privileged to get an education hasn’t ended; they just evolved into new forms. I am saddened that many kids don’t cherish their the education opportunities that’s readily available. When I was a kid, going to school is like a vacation. For eight hours a day, I was sitting in a well-lit and leak free room and not doing backbreaking hard labor.

[@ConfusedCatd]

Thank you for your beautiful story of perseverance. This is the story of hundreds of Chinese workers in the countryside whose voices aren't heard. We must take these stories into account and take action and be more mindful.

[@A-broken-clay-jar]

@@ConfusedCatdThank you! I am extremely blessed. Despite growing up fighting overwhelming odds, I did end up got accepted into a great university in Beijing and got a degree in mechanical engineering. I did have to get a student loan because the scholarships were very limited even for someone who got all As. . I moved to the U.S. almost two decades ago and got a second degree in accounting 😂

[@Blakenew127]

I’m sorry to hear this. What is the point of having a government to rule a country if not to ensure people have free access to education and health ? I’m thankful my country provides free access to those things and considers them basic human rights. But it never a real win until all countries have it as well and that becomes the norm and not the exception.

[@marvinberry295]

If they gave KouKou death, why did they not give the death penalty to the man who killed his mother? You told the story perfectly. I could feel what you were feeling for KouKou. You are such a good speaker. If you were KouKou's lawyer, the judge and jury would have set him free.

[@DoroNijimaru]

the one charged with the actual killing was underage. the man who assumedly did kill her (the 2nd brother with the bat) can't be proven to have killed her because lying.

[@OddEyes1]

Corruption since their family member worked for the government.

[@Mimix-o]

@@DoroNijimarulaws are horrible with murdering and worse .. the story’s I heard are so sad and the law failed them all

[@thecoolcarhd4402]

well its the Chinese government, what did you think was gonna happen!?

[@johnlove6194]

If you have political power, you have the right to commit any crime as long as you don't offend those who are above you.

[@favlam1408]

not gonna lie, the idea of watching someone else just kill my family members would make me want to murder that person too, it's human, it's normal, because you love your family that much. Especially it's a 13 years old, the trauma is insane. I'm 100% on Koukou's side.

[@Leftiescrewdriver30]

Fuck those so called authorities. It's not their family so what the fuck do they know?

[@oxyroid]

it’s literally human instinct. we used to seek revenge when we lived in tribes and people killed our family. i think murder is completely acceptable in a handful of situations.

[@klass_1221]

This story is like a movie. Xiang Kuo Kuo Wick. Be at peace. Reunited with your mom.

[@dream6562]

We have to move past that instinct though, we need to rise above, be more, i feel sorry for him but I'm not on his side

[@jhakquezyx]

​@@dream6562 tell that to john wick. This is the case for most movies since everyone really wants revenge if the justice system can't or doesn't help then we either bare with it or do it ourselves. Everyone loves watching revenge movies because it is in our nature. An eye for an eye is basic instinct that is just natural

[@centimix]

I never condone murder, but in cases where the ‘justice system’ fails to protect victims or even care about brutal murders like in KouKou’s mother’s case, I feel a sense of justice in what he did. I think if any of us had went through what he did at such a young age, we would all ~think~ it, I just personally wouldn’t have the gall to pull it off.

[@mistickjackal1267]

but notice how the system punish the victims faster then they punish the suspects i bet he got 25 yrs i didn't even watch the video. he had to say srry.

[@godzillamothra5983]

the problem is his mother died from injury caused by 17 years old suspect, who later were sentenced to 7 years in prison. What do you expect the justice system to do? Sentenced the teenager to death penalty? I don't blame KouKou for getting revenge, but I also don't think you can blame the justice system. Every one getting their deserved dues, including KouKou and his victim. That's why there is a saying an eye for an eye left the world blind.

[@FruitsChinpoSamuraiG]

@@godzillamothra5983 That's not what happened according to the dad and KouKou, it was NOT the underage son who did it. The Wang family decided to pin it on the youngest who couldn't be legally held responsible to the same degree an adult would so they made that choice and got away with it. The second oldest son was an adult and he would have gotten a severe sentence, if it was properly investigated. On top of that, they simply REFUSED any claims about his mental health being critically damaged. The court tried to make him into a loser who was jealous and couldn't watch them succeed without being enraged. It is evident that witnessing what he did at 13 years old had a toll on his wellbeing, but they ignored it. If justice was properly served for his mom or during his own trials, people wouldn't have been so mad. That's why they're blaming the justice system.

[@Amber-yq9ee]

​@@godzillamothra5983No. His Mother died from that WHOLE family's shady actions & antics. They were screwed LONG b4 they got into a fight. & the ADULT son is who hit her with the bat, not the 17yo son. & That's NOT justice! Not only were they screwed out of the money they needed to live, but THEN that greedy Evil family TOOK THE MOM away from them as well. She might have survived if they hadn't had to waste SO FREAKING LONG running to look for help & running back & more arguing over whether they had to call for help or not b4 they FINALLY agreed to call for a 🚗. & I GUARANTEE u, they walked as SLOW as possible to call for help. But FINALLY a car arrives & transports her to the hospital. We know that seconds & MINUTES oft times can make a HUGE diff & it means the diff between burying your Mom in a⚰️ or taking her home to heal. But as if THAT wasn't even bad enough that they killed Zang's Mom & refused to Even call for help until they were made to, then the Zang family who already has NO $$ & cant afford food, now has to PAY MORE $$ to do all the things like push for autopsy & justice but more than that they have to pay the hospital bills for their Mom dying, they have to pay to have her body prepped & taken care of, then pay for her funeral! & The Wang family got off pretty much SCOT-FREE! They blamed the murder on the 17yo kid & then lied & lied & used their connections to make sure he didn't really have to pay for the crime, made the fight ALL the victims fault & then even tho THEY HAD THE $$ thanks to screwing the Zang family over for YEARS, they didn't EVEN have to cover the costs of the MURDER they committed! & the VICTIMS FAMILY HAD TO FIGHT for it & STILL didn't get the $$ they needed to cover the costs for the Wang's crime. Its TRAGIC & unjust! Im not saying I support brutal murder but... I can't say that if I'd have been thru what he went thru, that it would not have crossed my mind!

[@noahn4564]

@@mistickjackal1267 you’re right, they sentenced him to death :(

[@zeetzzy]

"He gave his youth to his country and his life to his mom" cue my tears 😭 2nd son may you live a long life plagued with guilt.

[@The_Sassydiva]

Let's be honest if the Wang family wasn't affiliated with the government the Zangs would've most likely got the justice the deserve and Kou Kou would've believed in the system, got some type of closure and most likely wouldn't have lost his life the day his mom lost hers. This story broke my heart.

[@aquarius5719]

The brain is a machine. They played games with Koukou brain, and paid a price. Money and power cannot be taken to the afterlife. Money and power cannot bring back people.

[@lindajames978]

Mine too, the pain Kuo Kuos family have had to live with, the injustice for a wife and mother and a little 13 year old boy, who couldn't find peace awake or asleep, my goodness I feel heartbroken for them 😢❤ RIP Kou Kou I pray your mother met you at the gates of heaven - you were a brave but tormented soul

[@aquarius5719]

@@lindajames978 All this happened due to greed. With current crisis in China, wages had to be reduced at govt offices of local governments. I suspect the Wang family have just had greed not rewarded lately.

[@janicewolk6492]

This is typical Chinese corruption.

[@flazenpinero]

The second son is the one who killed his mom. For him to be the one who escape death is justice. He will live with the fact that his father, eldest brother, and youngest brother died because of him.

[@honorhsu1446]

How beautiful the end plays out, the one who should've died, didn't, instead face the most excruciating pain, more than living. It's better than KouKou's wish

[@CrimsonQueso]

sucks for the younger bro. Takes the fall for his older brother and goes to prison 7 years, then he still gets unalived.

[@michellegore]

Yeah it does suck fr the youngest but also shows lying wont get you far he lied

[@nerdybunny2367]

IDK, if he is even capable of that much sensitivity to feel remorse for his family. He was old enough not to ruin his younger brother's record and own up his crimes, when it all happened the very first time. His family 'saved' him, bargaining the younger brother's future. I can only imagine what would be the family dynamic in such situation.

[@MaliciousMalcontent]

The second brother is the monster of this story, he's probably happy that whatever the mother leaves him is all his.

[@xnotmylegalinfox8753]

The entire episode, I felt nothing but sadness for that broken 13 year old boy with nothing but trauma in his heart. Justice should have been served fairly so long ago. ❤

[@redstarseed514]

True. My heart pains for him and I couldn’t help but cry for him. People who say forgive and just move on with your life, certainly couldn’t understand the depth of his pain. This kind of trauma is not something you can simply let go as you please. It’s rooted in your soul like cancer’s rooted onto your body. It becomes a part of you. This poor kid, life was not fair for him from the start. Every turn he makes, injustice was shoved down his throat. Even until his last breath, life and justice was not kind to him. He should leave this world. This world was not good to him and gave him nothing but bitter pain.

[@xnotmylegalinfox8753]

@@redstarseed514 I agree -- I myself tried to put myself through trauma therapy for somethings from my childhood and it’s simply very hard. I couldn’t do it. I wanted to remember, I didn’t want to forget or forgive - he probably felt like “justice” was never an answer but it could have been if the law listened to the witnesses of the family who lost their mother. Could you imagine being in a family, where they PIMP out your remaining youth in jail over an action of another sibling ??- From watching trials, I’m stating to learn that justice doesn’t heal or help with grieving- it just hopefully stops someone else from becoming a victim.

[@deegrant6426]

Rest in peace Koukou. If it were me, I would have waited for the 2nd son to come home.

[@Multi_delulu]

Same

[@suhtangwong]

Ayo 😮 that's sus!

[@Bornagainvillain]

@@suhtangwongnah it ain’t.

[@mumenraidaa]

At least that son can live with regret

[@deegrant6426]

@@mumenraidaa Nah. They never do. Especially when he will be left with money.

[@crazydaisyog3984]

The trauma he went through at 13yrs old, obviously destroyed his mental health. He couldn't find peace so he couldn't find happiness. The one my heart hurts for is KouKou's Dad. He tried so hard to keep it all together, building the house up for KouKou to have a family all while he also suffered a horrific trauma and had to live next door to the people who destroyed his family. I hope and Pray for peace for KouKou's Dad. 💔

[@mylovelymelancholy]

I started sobbing during the father showing the second floor he worked so hard to help his son. My heart hurts for the whole family. Murder has a ripple effect that not only takes the life of the victim, but unequivocally changes those around it.

[@MH-et4bo]

Same😢

[@user-ly2lp2bc7e]

I have to paused several. Cried like a baby.

[@littlemissdimples88]

😭😓

[@cecily8441]

The Wangs and the entire justice system really acted like taking the life of Koukou’s mum was nothing. No wonder that broke him. It is always people with lesser means that get screwed over, how sickening.

[@liltunwin]

There is no justice, China or elsewhere in the world. Justice is the sugarcoated word the government created to keep civilians under the illusion of a fair society. The reality is often a corrupt legal system that bends itself to rich and powerful forces in society.

[@WaitingForYukiOnna]

The mom was the one that escalated the conflict to a physical level, and escalated it even further by waving an iron pipe and actually hurting the other party. And the Wang family called a car to bring her to the hospital even if they were reluctant. Her death just seemed like an unfortunate outcome of a physical conflict. I'm not convinced the second son intended to kill her.

[@hihihihihi8479]

​@@WaitingForYukiOnna are you seriously trying to justify the wangs actions... diminishing Mrs Zhangs death to just an "unfortunate outcome of a physical conflict" is sickening... did the second son pay you...

[@crescencianominas2387]

@@WaitingForYukiOnna That is the version of the Wangs.

[@JB-bh8gt]

@@hihihihihi8479 that's exactly what this person is doing. they were NOT going to do it. they were FORCED. there's a HUGE difference.

[@Avanescia]

The second son feels bad because he lost his family?? Good. Now he knows what a fraction of what KouKou must've felt when they took his mom.

[@iamhungey12345]

What KouKou did is the closest thing to an actual justice being had for his mom than what the "justice system" have been doing.

[@luna-mt7sf]

He simply took his own justice

[@ImJustMovin]

But what did this revenge lead him to I feel bad for this guy so much wrong happens in this world cause of people and their sin anyone is doomed without Jesus Christ

[@iamhungey12345]

@@ImJustMovin Better than letting it be.

[@TuskyBaby]

​@@ImJustMovinDid jesus also say using punctuation is a sin?

[@toptester301]

​@TuskyBaby In his defense, Jesus was illiterate. We're talking about a guy who couldn't comprehend fig trees being seasonal and told people not to bother washing their hands.

[@jetbllackwings]

the fact that he murdered the Whangs long after each of them had a chance to live their life, enjoy succes, start families while KouKou’s entire life was stolen away from him and his mother never got to see her children grow older. it’s so depressing but cases like this become even more heavy when you realize there’s no such thing as karma. even though the justice system failed the Zhang family if years later KouKou didn’t take the matter into his own hands the Whangs would’ve lived close to perfect lives without facing any consequences.

[@silencedxdesire]

Them getting murdered probably was their karma

[@NavyIrl]

there deff is such thing as karma, who knows if they were miserable each one of those days they lived that "great life"

[@sulk1053]

It's called justice from the Creator, not karma

[@loveislove2359]

It's sad, I personally believe there's karma, and karma doesn't just happen in this life. If we're talking about Buddhism, KouKou's killing is sin too and he too had to face karma. (Not just real life consequences)

[@NavyIrl]

@@sulk1053 not once did i say this was their karma at all

[@Kris.K610]

Everything about this is so awful. My heart breaks for Mr. Zhang who's been living a nightmare for almost 30 years now. The pain he carries must be truly unbearable.

[@lamoskgr]

Right. So sad

[@Zarozian]

He feels better now.

[@joycew.6286]

Maybe someone else brought this up already, but KouKou's dad says that the psychiatric examination would cost 15万 yuan, which is actually 150,000 yuan. That's about 21,000 USD. My heart was aching, seeing KouKou's dad looking so tired, and hearing him say that his entire life savings only amounted to 2000 yuan. In Chinese culture, prioritizing family and maintaining a strong character/moral compass are heavily valued. Just from the snippets of the trial, it seemed like KouKou was very clear about what he wanted, as well as what the consequences of his actions would be. And I think that's why he garnered so much support from the public--because unlike the Wang family, who tried to weasel their way out of taking responsibility for their actions, KouKou stood by his morals until the end. I absolutely do not agree with the way he went about getting revenge, but I still hope that wherever he is now, he's with his mother, and in a much happier place.

[@MusMasi]

yeah I agree with you totally I do not agree with how he made it too fast and incomplete

[@sarahnadeofpoetry]

'Absolutely do not agree' is way too strong and too confident and bold a statement to be making, honestly. If you saw your mum get brutally murdered right in front of your eyes, would you be able to live with it? Especially if society and the justice system failed you this badly? If you tell me that at least some small part of you does agree with what he did, that's believable. It was his only recourse in the end, the only thing he had left in his sad, miserable existence. Arguably the one and only situation outside of self-defence in which taking a life is justified. But for you to not agree whatsoever with not even a shred of your being? That's just a lie. You're not a saint. There are no saints.

[@joycew.6286]

@@sarahnadeofpoetry I’m just sharing my opinion. Have a lovely rest of your Saturday 😊🩷

[@cerainspirestv]

"I absolutely do not agree with the way he went about getting revenge..." Please Ma'am, what other way should he have taken given the circumstances?

[@joycew.6286]

@@cerainspirestv Like I replied to another commenter, I'm just sharing my opinion. Have a lovely rest of your Saturday! 🥰

[@annaandre9131]

I'm crying listening to this 😢 22 years later, he was still 13 and in this fight. He never left that fight. My heart breaks for him and his family Edit: he's not a hero. He's a human with a huge trauma that wasn't able to escape. I have empathy for him.

[@DjaleezaStuger]

I agree 😢

[@mankybrains]

It's not trauma to want revenge. If he can move on, then you know he already escaped. You might not have the urge to want revenge and be able to move on. Some do. Well just have to see if they keep up with his future and report how he does.

[@hugsforsan]

@@mankybrains it is a very natural part and response to trauma to want revenge, whether or not it passes is a different story. did you finish the video? koukou was sentenced to death, he doesn’t get a chance at a future now

[@matthewotis3594]

It's a tragedy. The whole story.

[@aquarius5719]

And all of this could be avoided with empathy and love. The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.

[@cheyanngluck8194]

"The punishment fits the crime, a life for a life?" Where was that sentiment when KouKou's mom was murdered? This is just awful, but it proves that money talks in a corrupt world.

[@aquarius5719]

The second son has money and power. But he must not have peace. He triggered a chain of events and being alive is his punishment. He cannot show his feelings because he needs to save face. So unlike Koukou who was alone and nobody cares, this son has a golden cage of power and money. Losing a loved one that way scars people. Koukou won even if he departed.

[@janicewolk6492]

​@@aquarius5719One hopes.

[@aquarius5719]

@@janicewolk6492 No need to hope. I have lived enough to see karma in action

[@allysoncipollone890]

The message sent is that the government gets to say who lives and dies. He steped out of line and they made an example.

[@aj2228]

technically, china is communism, so there's no money in china.

[@tashvelez7286]

This is a really sad case. My heart goes out to Coco's family, even for him. He was essentially robbed of his childhood, which resulted in him not having a normal life, which let to him being single and the list of tragedies go on. His poor father is completely heart broken, meanwhile he is tortured daily because has to go by the spit where his wife was killed. I can't imagine what the entire family has been dealing with ever since that horriblei day. To top it all off Coco gets executed and the neighbors all went on to live normal successful lives after causing all of this to begin with. The prosecutor and judge really had no compassion at all. They didn't have to kill him 💔

[@polidon5549]

I don't believe in divine retribution, but if there was such a thing I'd hope the judge, prosecutor, the second brother, and Mrs. Wang join the other 3 in punishment while KouKou flies high with his mom

[@naomi-sh7eu]

KouKou*

[@seungmin8623]

3

[@yaniracruz1]

There are ppl that murdered for fun, and they get less years in prison for no reason at all. That's not fair

[@AlexKaneROTN]

​@@yaniracruz1 you're not wrong

[@WildRoostuh]

Man that “Dad, it’s ok.” at the end, really hit deep.

[@amalilconfused]

The thing about Coco is he knows he is responsible for killing people and he willingly turned himself in to face his punishment. But the Wang’s not only killed Mrs. zhang, they were willing to sacrifice their youngest son so the 2nd son who’s the real culprit won’t get punished, and they never repented or felt remorse. Even after the death of the sons and the father, the 2nd son still never felt he was responsible for anything. At the end it’s the 2nd son who won because it seemed like he didn’t care and he’s so self centered that he didn’t even seem that depressed when he lost his father and brothers as when Coco lost his mother.

[@Siriusly10]

No, I refuse to believe he won. I hope he is haunted by everyone’s ghosts- selfish piece of ass that he is, I hope he doesn’t get over this. I say this because people who are like this act like everything is okay but they’re actually dying inside😊

[@trixiemixie]

@@Siriusly10 who

[@101falcon]

​@@Siriusly10 I mean with the amount of media attention this got I doubt he would've been able to keep his job, and further become unhireable, especially with how important face and reputation is in China. Any perspective employer would see this case pop up with a basic Google search, let alone the normal background checks. The most he could probably do is go back to farming or labour since identity is less important there, but his road upwards has essentially been demolished. I also highly doubt that his wife (if he had one) didn't leave him from similar reasons, especially with the extremely high possibility that he was the true culprit that started this 5 person massacre.

[@CandiceGoddard]

I think the dude's name was written 张扣扣 so does that sound like Jang Coco in English? To be honest I find it hard to differentiate some pronunciations in Chinese and other East Asian languages. I couldn't tell that his personal name was Coco. I thought that was Coawcoaw or something. This is why reading various Asian characters and alphabets is easier than speaking the languages, IMHO.

[@fobinc]

​​@@CandiceGoddard the spelling is Zhang Koukou. Zhang is like a mix of j and g combined sort of, and kou is supposed to sound like trying to yell "cold!" but only the "co" part, tones are hard to convey via text.

[@jvenyy]

My heart goes out for KouKou's dad. He's been through so much..

[@AaronW1209]

thats when people dont google and search for the other side of the story. because the story teller only telling from koko's side.

[@valerielopez7957]

@@AaronW1209wdym lmao she literally covered both sides and then covered the witness statements

[@igotjiminsjams6222]

​@@valerielopez7957ikr

[@dann5740]

@@AaronW1209 Clearly you don't either nor do you listen before commenting...worry about how you handle yourself before talking about others.

[@elxero2189]

Yeah that poor old guy to work so hard all your life and be so sad in your later years has to be the worst life

[@Creepymusic782]

The one I feel sorry for the most is the dad. I wonder what he truly thought when he found out. Relief? Panic? Sadness? It’s a heartbreaking story.

[@slenderman2741]

Prob hella sadness. That was his wife and the mother of his children, and to find out your son was so effected by it that he ended up killing 3 people and has been sentenced to death, id feel like a failure, I’d feel like I’ve lost 2 people I love dearly, I’d feel like I should’ve done more. Poor guy

[@aquarius5719]

It was a life marked by tragedy. I also root for his father.

[@MusMasi]

@@slenderman2741 If I was his father I would feel like a failure, not protecting my wife, I would rather of done it myself than my son do it and lose his life over it.

[@4m3mory]

nah def the koukou d*ds r usually it's all abt the mom he was absent in the picture 🙄 ofc yall gotta keep bringing up and thinking abt the sp3rm donor

[@Maruzzela-l1u]

I m not sure if in China the concept of vendetta exists .the day in that case would have expected it but hoped it wouldn't happen

[@naveenmanjhi5776]

He is a hero. I’ve seen many cases from your channel. And this will be in my heart for a long time because of the what his family went through while they were poor. The dad went from having everything (his son) to nothing. I wish i could hug him because his son couldn’t when they last saw each other. Man this is the saddest episode I’ve listened to. And Stephanie, thank you for bringing stories/cases like this to us. The way you explain these is commendable.

[@ygy3110]

God bless you

[@ethanhanover3263]

"Throw his ashes away then. That way, he could travel the world" What a legendary response! It's tear-jerking honestly that despite the threat, he remained collected. It must have hurt for him :(

[@MisakiMouse]

I heard of this case and was hoping she’d cover it cuz she just explains everything 10 times better

[@kawaii1705]

1k likes! and no reply i'll fix that!

[@MisakiMouse]

@@kawaii1705 Lolol ty 🫶

[@melissah6354]

I even went to website to check out the details because this case has been vague for me. It has been a long long long time since it happened, but yes, she did cover everything.

[@glo.2682]

My heart goes out to koukou’s dad and I can’t even begin to imagine the amount of pain and sadness that he experienced. I hope he’s doing ok.

[@oherix]

@@TurtlewithoutAshell They were talking about the dad, not Koukou.

[@iiy777]

@@TurtlewithoutAshellThey were talking about koukou’s dad, did you not read the comment properly?

[@naomifisher6200]

Whats messed up is his life had to be taken for taking a life but no one had to give their life for taking his mom's life.

[@MinoIV]

I'm so relieved to hear that people stop by to check up on his dad. my heart hurts for him, he seems like such a sweet father 😞

[@Strangerer69]

The dad lost his son 3 times, his heart left to the army, his mind left for revenge, and his body was given to death.

[@kopokopo20]

holy shit what a heartbreaking but true statement

[@uglybetty8747]

It’s extremely heartbreaking

[@redinternetpanda]

You made me cry with this statement

[@Muslim_Momma]

What I find most heartbreaking is that as a mom myself,, I’m positive this is not what his mother would have wished for him. Far more important than avenging her death would be her son living as happy and fulfilling a life as possible.

[@UnkownWonders]

A forth one you can add to this is, his soul got damaged after his mother died infront of him

[@oooookaaeeeee]

As I watched this, I realized one thing.. there’s a reason why the second child is not dead.. to know what it feels like to lose someone in the worst way.

[@allaboutgee1841]

It wasn’t as worse though coz KouKou was sentenced to death. But KouKou lived 22 years seeing his mother’s murderers living abundantly. But yeah, ultimately, it’s the hardest to live knowing you lost your loved ones because of your own doing.

[@daninphoenix6851]

Well said.

[@xlrbossshorts]

Thats considering if he cares tho, he didn't even come back home for the holiday, he probably gives little shit for his 3 family members.

[@marychellminguito8170]

Best revenge ever ❤

[@kool4209]

@@allaboutgee1841 not to mention seeing it replay every night.

[@ratedbymo]

They definitely used Kou Kou as an example so this behavior doesn’t become a pattern. Kou Kou was ready to stand by and die by his actions, but other people aren’t. How many people would openly seek revenge and expect the courts to be lenient. It’s a sad case, but he was an example, not judged fairly at all. I wish they considered his conditions, but I do believe they were nipping it in the bud before it could begin.

[@lonewalker1965]

Honestly, the only flaw in what you're saying is probably the fact that the court nor the government did not give a single shit about what u mentioned here. It was more so the fact that they were either too lazy to figure out the true killer going back to such an old case OR the fact that the second son or whatever was a part of the government and had powerful connections so the court didn't even bother. The son who got to live didn't even seem remotely sad by the fact that all these family members died. Not to mention, the son didn't even come back for new years while the other two did.

[@Sproutmotherwillowstorm]

KouKous dad has lost so much and I’m so glad people go and visit him sometimes because as he said that’s what keeps him going. All he has now is his daughter and the kind strangers who visit him. I hope he will enjoy the moment he has with these strangers even though it won’t fill the hole in his heart where his wife and son would be. I wish him to live the best he can with all that has happened.

[@brittnay279]

Yeah honestly his dad is the biggest victim in all of this…that’s what is important to remember. I mean he got revenge but was it worth it? Wouldn’t the best thing for his mom and dad have been to go on to live a good life, help support his father? Ik easier said than done ofc but that’s what makes me so sad in these situations. It’s like the son couldn’t see the bigger picture.

[@Atlasosa]

@@brittnay279no revenge isn’t always bitter i rather die with that satisfaction you’ll see them in another life

[@H3LLS4NG3L]

My mother passed away when I was an adult and it took me 5 years to fully get a hold of my depression and emotions... I can't imagine how completely and utterly destroyed his life was after watching those horrible things happen to his mother at the age of 13. Best wishes to his father.

[@nuffsaid8706]

Jesus Loves You 🙏🏽

[@liennguyen3825]

💔😢🙏

[@rashi4553]

Sending you love❤..I lost mine at 25 and it took me 3 years to even acknowledge that I was in severe depression. I still can't look at her pictures..it's just isn't something you get over. At 13 you're already at a war with yourself, you don't know who you are or where you want to be. Losing a parent in those years must have been brutal.

[@bi.fruitsalad]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother at 13 years old and it took me 6 years before starting to feel better (literally this year) obviously there are harder moments at times but it’s not as bad as before. Her death felt like the end of the world. And it still kinda does if I think about it. Only thing that didn’t change is the nightmares. That’s why I wouldn’t wish this feeling upon anyone. It’s devastating. Sending you positivity and healing. Stay strong ❤❤

[@H3LLS4NG3L]

@@bi.fruitsalad @rashi4553 Thank you both for your kind words. I lost my mother at 27 and she's been gone 8 years. I've thought about her almost every day. The pain never goes away, it just becomes more bearable. It amazes me the powerful impact that we can leave on each other, just keep that feeling in mind when dealing with others. Also, cry whenever you want for them, it hurts and that pain should be released every now and then.

[@eyobberihun8966]

I love his dad… he deserved a far better neighbor. Koukou was failed by the govt but he didn’t fail his mom. He was an amazing son. He did right by her. I can see them in heaven making up the time those evil neighbors took from them.

[@ryukomatoi163]

CCP Dogs. ya think?

[@aishajung3430]

@@velocitykrypton3735eh they weren’t christians, so they’re probably up there with Meng po, drank her soup and then going off the magpie bridge to get reincarnated into a happier life while the mom’s killers get reborn as garden slugs. I hope this helps! ❤️

[@emanresuon]

Brought me to tears. RIP Kou Kou. God Bless you, Mr. Zhang

[@buildingparadisePH]

You should set up a gofund me for Koukou's father. I'm sure in these difficult times and at his age he needs a little bit of help. Imagine if everyone just gave five dollars that viewed this story, we could give him a fresh clean start in a new place away from the bad memories. Some people experience something so traumatic they will never recover from that was KouKous's story. The government will not take responsibility for what happened but it definitely was a factor based on the lack of criminal prosecution. After 25 years in law enforcement, I've learned there is nothing stronger than Love and Revenge.

[@TwiztedHumor]

KouKou is a straight boss. He was already dead when they killed his mom, and he had to do what he had to do. It's so tragic.

[@xEvilRaptorx]

Omae wa mou shindeiru

[@madisonklam1674]

+

[@magicarp79]

Maybe another person would find the 2nd son and unalive him. Also the government officials who sided with the Wangs.

[@sazuke8991]

@@magicarp79 its a scary idea, but i believe it to perhaps happen. The 2nd son must have been looking over his shoulder all these past years in fear after what happened, and thats good.

[@kindal5671]

fr. he shouldnt serve time, he should be free and serve cvnt💀💀💀

[@kiaraaia]

The government didn’t even investigate who the actual killer of KouKou’s mother was. It’s purely disgusting, they had what was coming for them.

[@kiaraaia]

@@nilesn9787 exactly, And KouKou’s family even said who the real murderer of their mother was. Society just has to do better.

[@GeorgeOu]

One of the Wangs was in the Government, and that was the root of the problem.

[@triode1212]

The CCP is a corrupt organisation. Communism doesn't work. Read the book Animal Farm by George Orwell. Any man made system of government has flaws but communism is the worst of the lot - easily manipulated/converted into a dictatorship. Just look at Russia - corrupt to the hilt.

[@kashd4668]

Yes, but the second son that actually started the fight and killed his mother managed not to be around when revenge was being taken! That kind of spoils a little bit!

[@kiaraaia]

@@GeorgeOu oh thats right I forgot about that. Society needs to learn that just bc someone has a higher advantage they still did the same crime.

[@nayanoor4555]

This made me sob so hard, I was fighting my tears and I feel heart broken for the father

[@tanchen8877]

I started bawling my eyes out after Stephanie said that he just wanted to see fireworks one last time. The amount of hatred overrides his hope to live his own life just makes me feel so sad. I hope the bastard second son reaps what he sow. Experience guilt and despair for the rest of your life! ****

[@yangtzeling7468]

Koko finally got his peace. It was his life mission to avenge his mother. He succeeded in his mission. What a son. It showed how much he loved his mother. More than his own life.

[@zion1]

💯

[@kingstontiffany8588]

I totally agree, an eye for an eye, U took his mom. Hes a hero and honorable man

[@MemeZuk0]

I'm crying rn, (mostly) anyone would want revenge if someone killed their loved one, imo, he did not deserve that death penalty. If anything, the people who killed his mom should have that damn death penalty

[@sandymorel5410]

That is so true. A mom is a night bird.

[@ahn-uh-lee]

real. blood must have blood

[@Mamadun3]

Circumstances taught Coco that his value was worth nothing. That his Mom, the most important person in his life, was worth nothing. By taking revenge he was giving his Mom’s life value. This is why he felt peace. Honestly I hope all the people involved live their lives with a sense of shame for what they have done.

[@Kaykay26701]

Very well said. My heart aches for KouKou

[@v.xien.]

:/

[@katarinatibai8396]

100% agre - he give her justice 💔

[@spikenomoon]

It’s not revenge is the reckoning.

[@Mamadun3]

@@spikenomoon Ah…. So true!

[@hectorcardenas823]

I love the way you narrated this unfortunate event. Thank you for letting the world know what happened...

[@Angela-gr4vi]

The trauma he went through was insane. I mean watching that autopsy alone is insane…I mean omg. The judge needs to get a grip. The family who took his moms life got away with murder and they were vicious…I mean come on 😢

[@Leftiescrewdriver30]

Guess there's no such thing as child abuse there.

[@aquarius5719]

If karma works, one day that judge will understand what he really did to Koukou. The hunger... I mean the karmic games have not ended. Karma is a game that is hard to play despite it's simplicity.

[@Cons-san117]

I don't condone what he did but I strongly believe I would have done the same if I were in his shoes. He's not a hero but neither a villain, he just made justice happen with his own hands.

[@DrLesleyStevens]

If you might take thé same action in the sàme çirçumstance then you DO çondone it. nothing wrong with that just leàrn the difference or just words in general.

[@Shebeast3]

yes❤

[@diazclemenza3591]

I think that many people would have act sooner. KouKou tried for a long time he find his path but like he sad those horror flashbacks keeps coming, the anger that he must have felt for so long knowing that the justice system is corrupt. He solely did it out of revenge without planning to get away with it so he does have a sense of right and wrong even more so then most people yes its weird to say that but most people would try to get away with murder instead of walking in on their own. its started with the sin of greed that broke both family's the goverment could have chosen to rotate the deal with the farmers of the village but they didn't. So in the beginning both parties were at fault for greed and that led to death. But then it only get worse when the police isn't interested in what happened. I can't imagine how it would feel to see your neighbors knowing that one is responsible for killing her and the other with putting his hands on her. So its quite unique that it took 22 years it could have been half of it or even less so that tells alot about KouKou's struggle to do the right thing. 13 years old with a trauma and no therapy I feel bad for him and I honestly don't know what could have helped him? Only thing I can think of if he would choose to believe in god. The most difficult thing for people is you have to have bad to have good that doesn't change the fact ofcourse of how you feel but its still a fact. When things like that happen even now we can learn where greed can lead to thats the moment that the good bond broke. From a pure analytical standpoint I wonder why KouKou's mom kept pushing the boundaries thinking its perfectly save to do so. You can't ask for people to give up money out of goodwill and their word it only works if they are scared. Especially if you keep coming to their house screaming and they mugging her off at that point the realization should come to understand that its not happening. Screaming at them isn't going to make them scared to give up their contract. Jealousy from the mom standpoint is understandable but its the second sin in the process that keeps dragging on the problems between the families.

[@catastrophucked]

He's an avenger.

[@ashebennett7726]

@@catastrophucked *Avengers theme song intensifies* 🦸🏻‍♂️

[@saniakhan8716]

I don't think people realise or even appreciate the fact that Stephanie covers stories that are not even looked upon and shes so consistent with them as well. As much as I'd hope she didn't have such horrid stories to share, I really appreciate how detailed she is with these. I hope she gets bigger than anyone on the internet but also continues with these stories because they bring so much light and awareness to the world.

[@naimulhoque1701]

Wow find another Stephanie

[@saniakhan8716]

@@naimulhoque1701 ?

[@Voidaken]

They're not exactly true details, though.

[@yvonnetaylor5834]

​@Voidaken what do you mean?

[@Voidaken]

@@yvonnetaylor5834 That everything said is the actual truth. She wasn't in the room to know exactly what kind of faces he was making at an exact moment in time or to know how he felt in a place with nothing but corpses. This is dramatized to tell the story captivatingly.

[@1999taylorlucas]

I love how you always have the unique cases, they are completely shocking & not talked about as much as they should be! Thank you for keeping me entertained at the office through out my work days!

[@zainubaali6704]

I heard the podcast yesterday and this story broke my heart. This goes to show that your past will catch up with you. The world is unfair and he did what was right by him.

[@the28thofjuly]

the zhangs all deserved so much better 💔

[@alvinsoehendrywijaya]

Well that guy that kill his mother get jail for 7 years for manslaughter. Because its not premeditated also his mom attack use iron first so maybe to some extend self defense. Also he kill 3 people so those 2 guys are innocent

[@seratoninny]

@@alvinsoehendrywijaya never in my life would i say this but the three guys deserved to die🤷🏼‍♀️ because at the end of the day, there are bad people and the world would be better without em.

[@NosKryme]

@@alvinsoehendrywijaya Not particularly, the Wangs struck her first. The fight began there, they had been engaging in verbal-only arguments for years yet that overgrown twat thought it was cute to hit someone. They laid the first hand, they tossed the first stick then every one else joined in. The iron was only used to keep them away and if any approached, it's their own fault. They can call it self defense but there's such a thing called going over board and they entirely went overboard especially when the killing blow came from BEHIND her. Even though they were so much wealthier, the Wangs REFUSED to call an ambulance for an issue they caused until they were pressured by someone that ranked above them. There are no innocent parties in that household. They're just as bad as each other.

[@LinkinFortDay]

@@alvinsoehendrywijaya ​ innocent in what way? did you even listen to the whole story? all parties are guilty. 1 person might’ve struck the blow that killed her but everyone else obstructed the justice zhang’s family deserved for 22 years. not even an apology. if anyone’s innocent, they sure as hell are not the wang’s.

[@eeevieee]

Instantly burst into tears hearing his last words. So devastating, the poor father.

[@TheChadWork2001]

it's ironic how the corrupt government can shirk its duty for justice in KouKou's case and then carry it out perfectly against him.

[@Bay-oi9md]

America!

[@Willy_Gee]

@@Bay-oi9md this didn't happen in any of the America's

[@Jtrent25411]

This is how it works when the bad guys are connected, Clinton , Obama ,Biden ect.

[@sonofyoutube6248]

@@Willy_Gee bullshit

[@kevinwaite6725]

I think you are so right what you wrote

[@pamelalapierre6678]

My father passed away of natural causes when I was 13 as well . 13 years old is a very confusing time for many . My fathers death made me a mess for the next 20 years --- drugs , alcohol , all kinds of poor choices just trying to cope with the pain , the loss , the unfairness of it all . My heart goes out to that 13 year old boy & the horror he was subjected to at that most vulnerable of ages .

[@revinaque1342]

This was just such a tragic story all around. The Zhangs were denied justice at every turn, the Wangs really screwed them over. Koukou may have been wrong in taking the law into his own hands, but how could he live happily with such a deep sense of injustice? This wouldn't have happened at all if the Wangs had just been decent people

[@shadowik2010]

nah, the law didn't help him when it should have, so he took it into his own hands because the government literally failed him! on so many levels too! I have zero sympathy for wang! sorry not sorry

[@AlexKaneROTN]

Can't say you're wrong, to be honest.

[@AlexKaneROTN]

​@@shadowik2010 I AGREE!

[@jb-xc4oh]

In the end five people end up dead over rice contracts and money......what a stupid bunch of people.

[@ghost6500]

It was going to happen. The killer's family thought that they were getting away with murder and Kou Kou was going to bring justice to the killer's family. Well done Kou Kou!

[@mikescott4780]

This guy was a damn hero.

[@rine2030]

This is one of the very few cases that have made me emotional. It is so sad to see that KouKou's path was basically set for him from the age of only 13 years old. The justice system failed him and his family. I am sending my condolences to the rest of the family and i hope they are doing better now.

[@aquarius5719]

Human justice system is a game of words. Lawyers know it better than anyone. What is no joke is karma. It is a simple game that is hard to master.

[@CandicePoe]

I just love how you deliver the information.

[@SharleneFestin]

I gotta give props to Koukou's senior officer in the army for trying to dissuade Koukou from his plan of revenge and instead turn that anger into something positive. But I guess he was far too traumatized to get his act together and he did go through a horrific experience. This is such a sad story.

[@nanwijanarko1969]

To be fair he did try to move on, going as far as abroad, but I mean the burden of the past and the emotional toll it took on him was permanent...

[@MusMasi]

@@nanwijanarko1969 Doesn't help having the perps so close to you either.

[@richhornie7000]

Life is just difficult even without PTSDs. He really had very little chance to succeed to begin with.

[@smithynoir9980]

If the officer had actually been a good man, he'd have helped him with the act and assisted in getting KouKou away scot-free.

[@kannikalyn3325]

I love that you bring attention to not just American true crime but overseas stories as well. I always listen to the podcast right when it comes out and then watch it when it uploads on the channel! love you bunches Stephanie 💓💓💓

[@STARYSI]

Yeah same I’ve never heard of these stories before

[@jenif3299]

I was literally thinking the same thing while I clicked on the video, she always gives light to different stories!

[@KCsFunHouse]

I remember hearing about this story, I can’t imagine what Coco and his family went through. It’s such an unbelievably sad and tragic story. I think I may have done something similar if I had been through what Coco went through. There’s no winners in this.

[@JGTay-ne8fr]

No one addressed the trauma KouKou had suffered throughout his life. He had to do it to find peace in his mind. It was amazing that he was insightful enough to state that with his PTSD, which women could live with him. Much more insightful than others who live to create trauma on others. :(

[@qwmx]

I know how Koukou feels. Many abuse (school bully) victims feels like this. Koukou wasn't an abuse victim per se, but what he had was arguably worse.

[@hyesunisrising]

Omg what the second son said about his family members getting killed was exactly what he had done to koukou how dare he run his ugly ass mouth like that

[@alvinsoehendrywijaya]

I dont know kill 3 people for 1 person mistake are bad. Probably a justification if he kill only the killer

[@number8038]

​@@alvinsoehendrywijaya all 3 of them beat her up though not just 1, and they consecutively blame the youngest just to get away with jail time

[@alvinsoehendrywijaya]

@@number8038 he should have kill the killer though. Other can be punish other than killing though. The problem is the over kill. You cant kill people just because they involved though

[@hyesunisrising]

@@alvinsoehendrywijaya i was just refering to this "the second son said even though Coco is dead I don't feel happy at all there's no winner here his death isn't going to bring back my three family members" pretty ironic cuz he"s the one that took koukou's mom away from him in the first place he deserves no sympathy

[@alvinsoehendrywijaya]

@@hyesunisrising never be a winner in case like this unless you are super psychopath

[@Den-do9ry]

I got teary-eyed watching his father's interview. I also noticed that you did. It's so painful what a father can do for his son. Now, he didn't just lose a wife, but his son as well. This is such a heartbreaking story.

[@Pugernot]

This is one of the very few cases I would actually cry about. Losing your mom is a whole new level of pain on top of that she didn't even die peacefully. It's impossible to describe it. It's just heartbreaking really. She was his whole world and for that to get taken at such a young age. A Brutal way to it's just horrific, disgusting and just heartbreaking.

[@Maria.0.1]

I love my mom, more than words could ever describe. If I I saw her being murdered in front of me, and for years kept seeing her murderers walk around freely and never get an apology. I can’t predict how I would act either.

[@101falcon]

The fact that they're neighbors makes this so much worse. A lot of people take advantage of being in a reletive state of limbo but this isn't a situation where you can just pick up and move away to forget, heal and start over. That village is their home, that is where their ancestors lived and are buried, where their lively hood is, where they applied the skills they've cultivated and honed all their lives for a specific purpose. It's too much of a burden to not only move and spend several times what they can afford on a new home somewhere else but to also lose their livelyhood and the place there family has cherished for generations. Counting back this initially took place when the dad was approaching 50 with 2 teenage children. That house must've become a kin to a prison. Every time you look out the window or go outside you see the spot that she was murdered and right ahead was the house of the murderers the got off Scot-free. Every Chinese new year the dad would've seen the sons pull up with their expensive cars, flaunting their success, as he was alone. It's just constantly reliving the memories. Honestly I would've gone insane in his shoes and definitely wouldn't have been able to last 22 years with them being happy next door.

[@tneita3166]

Witnessing "loosing one's mother that Way, Where would the"madness" end's,,,. Only God,,,.

[@lasttofirst3335]

Same, Seeing your loved one die ànd not getting justice will make you do unbelievable things and I can't say I won't do the same if (god forbid) sth like this happened to me.

[@fobinc]

I can, I'd make sure they stop walking, breathing too.

[@kaisla_onerva]

It's nuts they forced him to apologize when the killer of KouKou's mother never apologized. It's also crazy how he was punished harder than people who murder for fun, just like you said. Atleast he had a great motive. Tbh i would have done the same thing he did if this happened to me. I don't think he deserves a death sentence because hes not some crazy dangerious serial killer, but just a guy who lost his mother and wanted revenge. 💔 I hope his now with his mother in the afterlife. ❤️ I feel so bad for KouKou's father. He has gone through so much. So heartbreaking, he didn't deserve any of this. First his wife got killed and now he doesn't even have a son. The fact that he build the second floor for KouKou and his future wife😭😭😭 breaks my heart. ❤ I also feel so bad for KouKou's sister. 💝💝

[@williamdiep2415]

A death sentence is way more desirable than spending life in a metal box tormented wondering what if...

[@DIY-Mister]

@@williamdiep2415 if not, being treated like a hero in there... as he supposed to be treated *edit but i agree with you though, death is like a sweet release from all that anger and pain suffered from all those years

[@Hyuck]

I think it’s because the death of the mother wasn’t planned, but the death of the brothers was

[@IfAllElseFails_Ctrl_Alt_Del]

@@HyuckThey went in to get a bat, after one of them yelled, "KILL HER". Her murder was premeditated.

[@Hyuck]

@@IfAllElseFails_Ctrl_Alt_Del premeditated, in the moment. Not planned. The argument didn’t start, to ultimately murder her. While koukou only went home, with the plan of murder. It’s unfortunate the argument ended in a death, but it falls under 2nd degree murder. Which often gets less jail time than 1st degree depending on the circumstance

[@michellereilingh1776]

From how he spoke, it was clear to me that he was fully willing to accept what judgment was passed on him. This is a great example of what happens when those who are in the position to make the difficult decisions, decide to to do the easiest thing possible instead of putting in the work. If the second son had of taken responsibility from the start, more lives would have been saved.

[@ddll23]

...Scammers. Beware, you've stolen your lives will be responsible

[@once620]

the judge of this case was arrested for bribery . like wow

[@shlock1459]

Feel so bad for the dad, he does everything he can for his family

[@aspiknf]

Yes, it is a sad story, and you are a beautiful woman. Have a good day.

[@bewaterthroughstone9477]

Lol, what is this…

[@AaronW1209]

sherlock holmes thinks you should hear the other side of the family.

[@mariokokkinos2539]

@Aaron are u a Wang family shill? So funny because you made the same comment numerous times.

[@AaronW1209]

@@mariokokkinos2539 i made so many comments because i watched MANY storyteller channels about similar cases only most of them (teller) cover both side of the story, instead of this one, only focus on kokos side. i really feel its totally unfair and it mislead so many viewers. why feel pity for murderers? this is not A movie its real life TRAGIC event. everybody should be careful when making comments , do some research and get the facts and especially if you are one of the youtuber influencers, dont spread and mislead or bias against one individuals. In the end karma works both ways.

[@VargaGirl]

"Justice delayed is justice denied" is a legal maxim. It means that if legal redress or equitable relief to an injured party is available, but is not forthcoming in a timely fashion, it is effectively the same as having no remedy at all. Kou Kou and his family were denied justice and to the very end, justice did not remedy their grievances but enhanced it by taking the life of the one of who needed it most.

[@MusMasi]

I also thought it can also refer to an accused being put in limbo indefinitely as well?

[@chiangweytan5937]

Too bad the legal system never cared for justice. It only serves order.

[@jiraiyathebellend3370]

Man like Koukou would've been successful in life, knowing his determination to achieve that one goal after decades. It's sad that his mother's death broke him beyond repair.

[@raahinyapratapsingh1629]

Justice system is criminal here for stealing life of coco

[@mivida11172011]

That was poetic! His youth was giving to his country and his life was given to his mom.

[@yumi026]

This is so heartbreaking to hear, I'm trying to hold back tears when I heard that the last words he said to his dad is "It's okay". This world we live in is so unfair, I don't think what he did was right but it's just so sad how the world treated him and his family. If only justice were made that day, if only the local government said something, if only they got an apology, he could have been moving on and be with his family. It's so sad to think about the dad, how he lives in that house every day remembering his wife and son 😢

[@shlock1459]

Everything led to a terrible tragedy

[@uglybetty8747]

I’ve no word’s honestly those Wangs deserved the worst of the worst nd the things Koukou nd his family had to go through also the unfair death penalty says a lot bout a broken justice system

[@karthur3421]

​@@uglybetty8747 moral of the story, if you're gonna do a crime, don't do it just because you feel you have the RIGHT to do it, recognize it for what it is, a CRIME, then do your due diligence to avoid getting caught easily lol. The problem with people committing crimes from a moral stand point, LAWS aren't about justice, they are about upholding the LAW.

​@@karthur3421law is Made to uphold fairness, the mere fact that You accept this corrupt kind of System that overlook so many things and was clearly biased says more about your mind that its says about the law

[@Manawho]

Oh? When a real murderer who is psycho get a pass with mental illness But this man who is clearly traumatized by all this don’t??? That’s just fucked up💀

[@GrapeStreetPiru]

I'll rather die to get justice for someone I love than live the rest of my life knowing that the killers got away with murder

[@lflood84]

This story should be made into a movie. Not overly dramatized, just a true story. It speaks so much on the human condition. It feels so raw!! 💔🙏🏽

[@baegulimm]

This situation isn't entertainment, it's a tragedy.

[@wamengxiong0409]

​@@baegulimmdocumentary.

[@poekpally]

Thier is several Asian films with the same story

[@zanegruesome]

​@@baegulimm Why'd you watch this video then?

[@MindBlinged]

I believe the kdrama taxi is based on this story

[@FloppityFlopFlop777]

His lawyer's defense was interesting and on point. Human nature should have been taken into account, as well as the circumstances. He didn't have the right to take the law into his own hands, but his cause was just and he absolutely should not have been treated as if he were as bad as the original murderers. It was a miscarriage of justice on both ends.

[@damien678]

Before that lawyer's case was brought up all I could think about was all the stories of heroes getting revenge I've heard throughout my life and how most people don't really seem to question if a hero getting revenge is good or not

[@anrexfk]

No matter what ... koukou is a hero, a dutyfull loyal son and sound of mind. He was not crazy ... he accepted his fate with a sound mind.

[@aquarius5719]

In his own twisted way, Koukou was a good son. He just happened to suffer from twisted people and it backfired on these people. Koukou had nothing to lose even with the sentence. The other family lost everything among netizens.

[@siewcindy]

Breaks my heart Koukou was given death penalty. The government was so biased. You did great telling this story. I could feel myself in the scenario and how deeply hurt Koukou was. RIP Koukou❤

[@tneita3166]

Government (personal's) demonstrating their authorities(power)OVER "local" citizens,, just saying,😢😢,,RIP, rest with your "mother",,,.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

Thats the real bullsh*t in all of this. The man who murdered his mother was allowed to live. And yet, when he took it into his hands to kill that man, some how he's given the death penalty as punishment. Punishment for WHAT?! For punishing the man who killed his mom? Dude was just getting justice for his mother, when society failed her.

[@DX-d]

He is bitter and jealous of the world and especially the Wang family. And his mother she was the one that instigated the fight. And he took 3 lives and neither of them were the killer’s life.

[@DX-d]

@@BattleBladeWarriorhe didn’t even kill his mother’s killer so what are on about?!

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

@@DX-d Yea, i didn't know that part when I first commented :D But having now heard the whole story, basically the middle brother killed his mom, the younger brother ensured he never saw any jailtime, and the rest of the family looked the other way. They also used their government ties to ensure nothing was done. They were in a small way, like the mafia. Untouchable, due to their influence and government connections. This guy couldn't reach the 2nd brother that murdered his mom, but instead, he punished the remaining family that was in part all responsible for the events that led to her death. Yes, she started the fight, but again, a woman is not a threat, so there was no reason to beat her with a bat. Especially to death. This guy saw an opportunity to finally avenge his mother, and he took it. I see nothing wrong with that. The system failed him, as it often does, so he took justice into his own hands. The sad part is though, violence encourages violence, so now that he killed that guys whole family, there's a chance the surviving brother might now try to destroy his remaining family. and on and on it goes.

[@catherine_tandra]

The most upsetting part is when he got the death penalty he only said “是” "yes”.He didn't even fight it or scream or throw a tantrum. While some sick and twisted murderers out there have the audacity to argue

[@nhicao3438]

I cried a couple of times throughout the video, hearing you telling a story that I could vividly imagine in front of my eyes. Every second was worth listening. You are such a talent. I am on Koukou's side. He must have been through a lot of pain and suffering. Rest in peace. In Vietnam, this kind of revenge also happens a lot but in different settings, like mom always got beaten up in front of their son since young age and one day when the son has grown up enough. He killed his dad, for which the son also got death penalty. It is so so sad, how can one live on with this kind of memories seriously!

[@jaylynnlove1428]

i feel like his dad is the ultimate victim in all of this. so horrible :(

[@Nunyuh346]

WRONG

[@jaylynnlove1428]

@@Nunyuh346 how

[@sailikanvinde9944]

and the sister!! :(

[@gyp.]

Naw i feel for his dad too but i think he definitely did the right thing, same thing I would do honestly. I wish he would have gotten the 2nd son also. So the other mother could just be alone and know what that is like. And just ya its a shit show all alroujd but the fact the court showed no consideration even though he turned himslef in and was brutally honest. That day broke him, as i think jt would any sane person, i dont think he was a psychopath or even a bad person he was just a broken one. Im glad people go out of their way to visit his father as he is oldet and i know in that cluture its generally the kids take care of the parents so im glad people who see it for how ir is help the father. in the end i feel your rifht as he nit only lost his wife but also his son. But i have alot of respect for his son also. Lke i said i would have done the same, and he probably counted on the second son being there too so he could have gotten them all ehen i didn't see him, i would have tourtured one of the men to get the ones missing whereabouts, they would have told him, doesnt matter if they where his brothers toture definitely does work at times, gone and killed him then tunred myself in but thats just cause im through I guess.

[@casecao8412]

@@gyp. It's poetic justice that the 2nd son now gets to experience the same shitty life he bestowed onto Kuokuo. Must be hard now passing the spot where his brothers and father were murdered. More than that, must be extra salt in the wound seeing the public support their murderer. I don't feel bad for him tho. He and his trashy family got exactly what they deserved.

[@tiffanyvu2763]

Tragically the government failed everyone, especially the Zhang family, Koukou never denied his actions or wrongdoing he owned up to it and turn himself in.

[@journeytrials]

When you seek revenge dig an extra grave for Yourself, so the old saying goes.

[@salahad-din4114]

If someone killed my mother I'd have to do the exact same thing. When the judicial system let's the family down we should be entitled to have justice. Absolute respect for the man 🙏

[@sepelinit1185]

No you wouldnt

[@salahad-din4114]

@@sepelinit1185 You think? Twenty years army may put me in a different mindset from you. After Iraq and Afghanistan I'm sure I'd manage

[@sepelinit1185]

@@salahad-din4114 Lol ok

[@zeus-yz6gs]

what would you do , if someone spit at you answer in a 1997 villager mindset edit: nvm i just watched the rest of the video. there is many version of what happened ig anyways, what i was trying to say is. revenge is not the way. or we just be end up killing each other. feel bad for his father, who worked hard all alone in his elder days. to provide a better life for his son. and everything started because of money and monopolizing abuse of power. should work towards fixing that for a better future nvm , ig i said too much, just disturbed with the story

[@zetta1200]

@@sepelinit1185 not everyone has the same mindset as you, some people are willing to do it and it's not unheard of

[@JonathanMahadeo]

Being angry is easy, any child can do this, but being angry for the right reasons, at the right people, and at the right time is self-righteous at best and demands to be addressed. With that said, this is not a story of anger, but a tragedy of the commons.

[@joelzhrangchal2528]

Rare, very rare. You wont see a man like KouKou very often. In my eyes he did what he had to do. He did not try to escape, he did not lie, he did not act like a maniac. He took the death penalty like a true soldier. The funny part is the main killer is still ALIVE. Grandpa your son is a hero for me. I love my family and I would do the same.

[@michaelbraum77]

I wouldn't call it "funny" that the main killer is still alive. I would call that unfinished justice.

[@TheKlopka]

​@@michaelbraum77 i would call it justice. Now the murderer has to be alone. His whole family dead. His suffering will be worse than death

[@michaelbraum77]

@TheKlopka I guess so, but personally, I'd dedicate the rest of my life to get revenge! But, I'm a little touched in the head! Perhaps too much Eminem music???

[@salahad-din4114]

If the judge gave him a death sentence the judge should be in jail for letting society down, the exact same for the investigating police

[@YamaXI]

@@michaelbraum77 To truly torture an individual you must locate what is the most valuable and the most vulnerable, both of those happened to be that man’s family, and now he will bear that loss and the feeing that he couldn’t protect them.