Security On Campus Update Crime Watch May 7, 2005

University of Missouri-Columbia Police Seek Information In Murder Of Dr. Jeong H. Im

Person Of Interest

Person of interest sought in Dr. Jeong H. Im murder. If you have seen this person please call the University of Missouri-Columbia Police Department at (573) 882-7203.

Columbia, Missouri-On Jan. 7, 2005, Dr. Jeong H. Im was found murdered in the Maryland Avenue Parking Garage on the University of Missouri-Columbia Campus. Around 12:24 p.m., police and fire personnel received a report of a vehicle fire on the third level of the Maryland Avenue Parking Garage, located at Maryland Avenue and Hospital Drive.

Upon opening the trunk of the vehicle, Dr. Jeong Im was discovered stabbed and placed in the trunk. The University of Missouri Police Department needs assistance in identifying a person of interest described as follows:

Description

  • Male
  • 6 foot to 6 foot 2 inches tall
  • Wearing a dark colored hooded jacket or sweatshirt and a painter’s or drywall type mask.
  • Possibly carrying a gas can

The investigation revealed the homicide occurred between 1030 and 1045 hours. The suspect(s) returned to the scene approximately 1220 hours. Upon returning, the suspect(s) poured gasoline over the trunk of the victim's vehicle (white Honda) with a thirty foot "trail" leading away from the vehicle.

Anyone with any possible information should contact the University of Missouri-Columbia Police Department at (573) 882-7203 or Sergeant Shawn Spalding at (573) 882-5928.

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