Wife Dies from Maggot Infestation, Sepsis; South Korean Soldier Husband Sentenced to 30 Years

South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported on June 3 about a shocking case involving a military officer in his 30s. He was accused of long-term neglect of his wife, leading to her body being consumed by maggots before she ultimately died from sepsis. A court has sentenced the man to 30 years in prison for murder.

According to reports, the man, identified as 'A,' is an active-duty military officer. On November 17 last year, A called emergency services, claiming his wife, 'B,' was disoriented and semi-conscious, requiring urgent medical attention.

However, upon arrival, paramedics were met with a horrific scene. B was found sitting in a chair, covered by a blanket, but her entire body was soiled with excrement and filth. She was rushed to the hospital but died the following day from sepsis.

A paramedic involved in the rescue previously told the SBS program 'Unanswered Questions' that when they found B, she was almost entirely covered in feces, with "tens of thousands of maggots" wriggling across her body.

An emergency physician who testified in court also noted that medical staff continuously rinsed the wounds with saline solution, but maggots kept emerging from within. Due to the inability to completely remove all maggots, some wounds had to be bandaged without being fully cleaned.