Wang Qiang
Fast Facts:
- Born in 1975, died in 2005 in China
- Murdered at least 45 people, mostly young girls and raped at least 10 (including necrophilia)
- Police came to suspect him after the grisly murder of a man and woman
- Charged with murder and rape
- Convicted of 45 murders and 10 rapes and executed
Wang’s early life was spent in a small village with an abusive, alcoholic father who was addicted to gambling. His mother eventually divorced and left Wang with his father, who didn’t want him either and wouldn’t let Wang go to school. He eventually left him with his grandparents to raise him.
When Wang was 13 his grandparents didn’t want him any more so sent him to school. Because by now his father was in jail his classmates picked on him so he dropped out of school. As his grandparents still didn’t want him he left home at 15.
Wang ended up in jail for theft. He missed his mother and tried to contact her but she didn’t reply. After his release he attacked a couple, stealing their money and raping the girl. The man begged him not to kill as he still had his parents which infuriated Wang so he stabbed him to death.
Wang later married and stopped his life of crime, but when, 3 years later, his wife wanted a divorce, Wang spiralled out of control and started his killing spree.
His killing spree lasted over 9 years and is one of the most notorious murderers and rapists in Chinese history.
He was arrested after police came to suspect him following the grisly murder of a man and woman. After his arrest he confessed to 45 murders but is suspected of killing more. During his trial he showed no emotion and expressed no regret or remorse. Even Wang’s public defender was hoping for the death sentence which is what he received.
April 19, 2018 at 7:07 pm
There is definitely a theme here of child neglect. Nine years is a long time, if only they’d caught him sooner…
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April 20, 2018 at 4:45 pm
It is a common factor, which is so sad. Because a lot of them move into crime at such a young age I wonder where the line in the sand is between themselves being a victim and being old enough to know difference between right and wrong.
April 19, 2018 at 9:54 pm
I agree with Lauren.
Since he wasn’t helped I also, surprisingly, agree with the execution. I wouldn’t normally, but he was such a young man and so tormented that I imagine it would be a blessing to die.
April 20, 2018 at 9:12 pm
I think the public defender calling for the death penalty says something!
April 19, 2018 at 10:26 pm
I’ve not heard of this chap. Sounds like he was thoroughly messed up by his childhood and decided to take it out on other people.
Tasha
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April 20, 2018 at 9:13 pm
Interestingly, even though he is one of CHina’s most prolific serial killers, let alone in the world, there is very little information to be found on him. I pieced together that information from three different sources and that’s about all there is to read on him.
April 20, 2018 at 1:03 am
What a horrid story. The kid didn’t have a chance but still, I have no mercy for him.
April 20, 2018 at 9:15 pm
There was definitely a lot of anger there and little chance of that changing, so I don’t think there would have been any hope for him.
April 20, 2018 at 9:04 pm
Sounds like a mental illness to me. The childhood didn’t help, of course, but this man sounds seriously sick!
April 20, 2018 at 9:18 pm
I agree, Sue. So much horror at such a young age.
April 20, 2018 at 11:33 pm
No he certainly didn’t get a fair shake as a kid, but of course that doesn’t quite explain the rest of it!
April 21, 2018 at 10:13 am
No. His story is rather horrific, and if he hadn’t been caught no doubt the spree would have continued.