Quiz: How Much You Know About The Raincoat Killer?

1. What was the Raincoat Killer's preferred choice of weapon?

Blades

Knife

Gun

Hammer

He primarily used a hammer to kill his victims before mutilating their bodies.

Explanation

He primarily used a hammer to kill his victims before mutilating their bodies.

2. How many people was the 'Raincoat Killer' accused of murdering?

At least 20 men

At least 20 women

At least 20 men and women

At least 40 men and women

During the period of 2003-2004, the Raincoat Killer faced allegations of being responsible for the deaths of a minimum of 20 individuals, both men and women, in Seoul, South Korea.

Explanation

During the period of 2003-2004, the Raincoat Killer faced allegations of being responsible for the deaths of a minimum of 20 individuals, both men and women, in Seoul, South Korea.

3. Why was the accused called the 'Raincoat Killer'?

He wore a raincoat while murdering his victims.

He left raincoats after killing his victims.

He wore a raincoat while confessing about his crime to the police.

He liked raincoats.

Yoo Young-chul earned the moniker 'Raincoat Killer' due to his practice of wearing a yellow raincoat while guiding authorities to the burial sites of his victims.

Explanation

Yoo Young-chul earned the moniker 'Raincoat Killer' due to his practice of wearing a yellow raincoat while guiding authorities to the burial sites of his victims.

4. What were the names of the first two victims of the 'Raincoat Killer'?

Kang Eun-sun and Lee Sook-jin

Kim Jong-seok and Bae Ji-hye

Yang Pil-joo andPark Ki Ryun

Lee Deouk-su and Lee Eun-ok

Thirteen days following his release from prison, the Raincoat Killer perpetrated his initial double murder. In Sinsa-dong, he covertly entered a two-story residence belonging to Lee Deok-su, a 72-year-old professor at Sookmyung University, and his wife, Lee Eun-ok, aged 68. Employing a hammer, he launched a brutal assault, resulting in the fatal beating of both victims.

Explanation

Thirteen days following his release from prison, the Raincoat Killer perpetrated his initial double murder. In Sinsa-dong, he covertly entered a two-story residence belonging to Lee Deok-su, a 72-year-old professor at Sookmyung University, and his wife, Lee Eun-ok, aged 68. Employing a hammer, he launched a brutal assault, resulting in the fatal beating of both victims.

5. What were the other crimes that the 'Raincoat Killer' was convicted of prior to the murders?

Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Forgery, Identity Theft and Sexual Assault

Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Forgery, and Identity Theft

Burglary, Robbery, and Sexual Assault

Identity Theft and Burglary

In 1988 and 1991, the Raincoat Killer was found guilty of theft, followed by a burglary conviction in 1993. Subsequently, in 1998, he faced convictions for robbery, forgery, and identity theft. His criminal record continued in 2000 with a conviction for the rape of a 15-year-old girl, leading to his imprisonment.

Explanation

In 1988 and 1991, the Raincoat Killer was found guilty of theft, followed by a burglary conviction in 1993. Subsequently, in 1998, he faced convictions for robbery, forgery, and identity theft. His criminal record continued in 2000 with a conviction for the rape of a 15-year-old girl, leading to his imprisonment.

6. Who inspired the 'Raincoat Killer' before he started carrying out the murders?

Lee Chun-jae

Jeong Du-yeong

Kim Dae-doo

Jeong Nam-gyu

While incarcerated for his previous offenses, the Raincoat Killer came across articles detailing the actions of Jeong Du-yeong, a Korean serial killer responsible for taking the lives of nine individuals between June 1999 and April 2000. As a result, he drew inspiration from Jeong Du-yeong's crimes and decided to carry out his own series of murders.

Explanation

While incarcerated for his previous offenses, the Raincoat Killer came across articles detailing the actions of Jeong Du-yeong, a Korean serial killer responsible for taking the lives of nine individuals between June 1999 and April 2000. As a result, he drew inspiration from Jeong Du-yeong's crimes and decided to carry out his own series of murders.

7. What was the error that the killer made, that ultimately led to his arrest?

He left a murder weapon at the crime site.

He used one of the victim's phone to call a massage parlor.

He ordered food using the number of a victim.

His photo was captured in a CCTV.

Utilizing a victim's phone, the Raincoat Killer contacted a massage parlor, prompting the proprietor to swiftly identify the number as that of a missing individual and promptly inform law enforcement.

Explanation

Utilizing a victim's phone, the Raincoat Killer contacted a massage parlor, prompting the proprietor to swiftly identify the number as that of a missing individual and promptly inform law enforcement.

8. What punishment did the killer recieve on the charges of 20 homicides?

Life Sentence

Death Penalty

Wasn't found guilty

Life imprisonment with a chance of parole in 20 years

The Raincoat Killer was found guilty of committing 20 homicides in December 2004 and was subsequently sentenced to death.

Explanation

The Raincoat Killer was found guilty of committing 20 homicides in December 2004 and was subsequently sentenced to death.

9. Why did the Raincoat Killer start killing people?

Just because he wanted to

Because he was cheated by women

His hatred towards women and the wealthy

Because he wanted revenge

Having grown up in poverty in South Korea, the Raincoat Killer harbored envy for a neighboring affluent family. When his wife departed, he nurtured a deep-seated animosity towards women. He elucidated his motivations on camera, asserting, "Women shouldn't be sluts, and the rich should know what they've done".

Explanation

Having grown up in poverty in South Korea, the Raincoat Killer harbored envy for a neighboring affluent family. When his wife departed, he nurtured a deep-seated animosity towards women. He elucidated his motivations on camera, asserting, "Women shouldn't be sluts, and the rich should know what they've done".

10. Is the Raincoat Killer still alive?

Yes

No

Despite receiving a death sentence, the Raincoat Killer remains alive due to South Korea's suspension of executions. Presently, he is incarcerated at the Seoul Detention Center and is 52 years old.

Explanation

Despite receiving a death sentence, the Raincoat Killer remains alive due to South Korea's suspension of executions. Presently, he is incarcerated at the Seoul Detention Center and is 52 years old.