Murder of Huihui
The Murder of Huihui was a homicide case that occurred in Shanghai in January 2025.[1] The investigation began after a young woman named Huihui (慧慧) was reported missing, with a key clue being her beloved pet cat left abandoned in her apartment.[1] The case led to the arrest of her boyfriend, identified as Liu, who confessed to the murder.[1] The motive he provided was jealousy and anger over the affection Huihui showed for her cat.[1]
| Murder of Huihui | |
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| Key Details | |
| Location | Fengxian District, Shanghai, China |
| Species Involved | — |
| Type of Abuse | Physical harm |
| Timeline | |
| Date of Incident | January 18, 2025 |
| Date Discovered | January 21, 2025 |
| Date Closed | — |
| Status & Outcome | |
| Case Status | Suspect arrested on suspicion of intentional homicide |
| Perpetrator | A man with surname Liu (刘) |
| Aftermath | — |
| Person of Interest | |
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| Name | A man with surname Liu (刘) |
| Age | — |
| Occupation | Fitness Coach |
| Known Identifiers | — |
| Status | Suspect |
| Involvement | Murdered his girlfriend, Huihui (慧慧), following an argument over a cat. He subsequently stole her money and valuables before fleeing to his hometown in Hunan. |
| Punitive Measure | Arrested on January 22, 2025; formally approved for arrest by the procuratorate on suspicion of intentional homicide. |
Disappearance and initial investigation
On January 21, 2025, the Nananqiao Police Station of the Fengxian Public Security Bureau received a report that a young woman, Huihui, had been missing for several days.[1] Her best friend went to her rented apartment and found the door ajar, with no one inside except for Huihui's cat, which had been left alone without care.[1] The friend found this highly suspicious, as Huihui was known to be extremely devoted to her pet.[1]
Police investigators arrived on the scene and noted several concerning signs.[1] Surveillance footage showed that Huihui had returned home on January 18 and had not been seen leaving since.[1] Her ID card was still in the apartment, and she had missed a flight she had booked in advance of the Chinese New Year holiday without making any changes.[1] A forensic team discovered a single, visible drop of blood under the washing machine in the bathroom, indicating foul play was likely involved.[1]
Background of the relationship
Police investigation revealed that Huihui was living with her boyfriend, a man identified as Coach Liu, whom she had met in May of the previous year at a weight-loss training camp.[1] According to Huihui's friend, the relationship was initially good, with Liu being very attentive and even buying Huihui the cat after she expressed a fondness for them.[1]
However, as the relationship progressed, Liu began to exhibit a strong desire for control.[1] Lacking a stable job, he spent a lot of time at home and became excessively focused on Huihui's movements and activities.[1]
The murder and aftermath
Upon his arrest, Liu confessed to the crime.[1] He claimed his resentment grew after Huihui began raising the cat, as her focus shifted away from him.[1] He stated he felt he was "less important than the cat" and was often scolded for making noise while the cat was sleeping.[1]
On the afternoon of January 18, 2025, the two had a violent argument after Liu accidentally kicked the cat while he was sleeping.[1] In a loss of emotional control, he killed Huihui.[1]
After the murder, Liu made no attempt to provide aid.[1] Instead, he transferred the money from Huihui's phone, including 10,000 yuan she had sent him that day, and sold her gold bracelet.[1] After covering up traces of the crime, he used the money to pay several thousand yuan for a taxi to take him to his hometown in Hunan on the evening of January 19.[1]
Arrest and legal proceedings
Police quickly identified Liu as the primary suspect and tracked his flight to Hunan.[1] On January 22, the day after the case was reported, police arrested Liu in Hunan.[1]
He is currently in custody, and the procuratorate has formally approved his arrest on suspicion of intentional homicide.[1] Huihui's cat has been handed over to her relatives and friends for care.[1]
References
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