Jun Lin's mother has 'sympathy' for alleged killer

Jul 28, 2012 11:04

In a written eulogy for her son, Jun Lin, Zhigui Du said she has developed sympathy for his alleged killer, Luka Rocco Magnotta, and will set up a foundation to help troubled youth.

Lin, 33, was killed and dismembered two months ago.

His mother did not attend a public funeral service held Thursday morning in Montreal and later told reporters at a ( Read more... )

canada, crime, *trigger warning: violence

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moonbladem July 28 2012, 21:40:02 UTC
"When a child dies, a parent's heart dies too."

Not really, but it sure feels that way for a long, long time.

Her compassion and capacity to forgive are indeed admirable. However, I doubt that her son's killer functions on the same level as the rest of us do. I don't think he has a conscience to speak of, and I'm pretty sure he's totally capable of doing what he did to another person without batting an eye or losing a night's sleep.

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strandedinaber July 28 2012, 22:06:42 UTC
What an incredible woman.

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youdontknowher July 28 2012, 22:48:29 UTC
that it some amazing strength of heart and character.

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oceandezignz July 28 2012, 23:28:45 UTC
... He seriously pleaded not guilty? Holy fuck

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tilmon July 29 2012, 01:32:18 UTC
This woman is beautiful in all ways.

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