‘Parasite’ star Lee Solar-kyun had begged police to not publicly announce he was beneath investigation for utilizing unlawful medicine … 4 days earlier than his obvious suicide.
Police officers confirmed Thursday that Solar-kyun’s lawyer requested cops to shut the most recent questioning spherical to the press on Saturday … however they declined.
A day earlier than Solar-kyun’s physique was discovered, his lawyer added the actor was hopeful any future interrogation could be in personal … explaining he felt burdened discussing the allegations in a public setting because the media protection had been intense.
Whereas the Incheon Metropolitan Police Chief, Kim Hui-jung, expressed deep remorse over Solar-kyun’s passing … he caught by their powerful line of questioning — including it had been achieved along with his consent.
As we reported, the South Korean actor was discovered useless, aged 48, in his automobile Wednesday within the capital metropolis of Seoul … after his supervisor reported him lacking to the police.
He was beneath investigation for a drug blackmail plot … accused of utilizing marijuana and different substances on the dwelling of a hostess from the native bar — although he claimed she deceived him into taking the medicine and tried to blackmail him.
He was final questioned by police on Dec 23 … and was detained for 19 hours earlier than being launched.
Two suspects – a person and a girl – have been arrested in reference to the narcotics investigation … and a day earlier than Lee was discovered useless, he requested by means of his lawyer that police administer a lie detector check to him and the 2 others.
It isn’t clear in the event that they got the polygraph examination.