South Korean woman charged with drug-linked murders after AI chat gives evidence
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 20, 2026
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A 21-year-old South Korean woman has been charged with multiple murders linked to a series of fatal incidents in Seoul’s Gangbuk district. The suspect, identified as Kim, is accused of drugging men at motels by mixing prescription sleeping pills containing benzodiazepines with alcohol, leading to the deaths of two men and leaving another unconscious. Police claim they found evidence on her mobile phone showing she used ChatGPT to research the dangers of combining these substances, including asking questions like “How many sleeping pills would it take to kill someone?” Kim has admitted to drugging individuals but claimed she did not realize the combination could be lethal.
The investigation began after two men in their 20s died following separate motel visits with Kim. In both cases, Kim allegedly provided drugged drinks to her victims before leaving them alone in motel rooms. The first death occurred on January 28, and the second on February 9. Authorities believe Kim’s actions started earlier, with an incident in December where she allegedly drugged her then-partner in a café parking lot, rendering him unconscious but later allowing him to recover.
Kim is charged with inflicting bodily harm resulting in death, and police are continuing to investigate whether there may be additional victims beyond the three confirmed cases. The use of AI chat interactions as evidence marks a unique aspect of this case, highlighting the intersection of technology and crime. This story underscores the potential dangers of combining prescription drugs with alcohol and raises questions about the role of AI in criminal investigations.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/20/2026