Bio

Xiong Zhenlin was born in 1973 in China. He grew up in Suizhou City, located in Hubei Province. Not much is known about his early childhood and family life. It is reported that he faced challenges in his personal and professional life as he grew older.

As an adult, Xiong worked as a junk dealer. He owned a junkyard where he collected and processed waste materials. In 2008, he was married but later divorced his wife. After his divorce, he hoped to start a new relationship with a woman named Zhu Deqing. However, she rejected his proposal of marriage.

After this rejection, Xiong struggled with feelings of anger and resentment. He attempted to rekindle his relationship with his ex-wife, but she also turned him down. These personal setbacks seemed to affect him deeply.

His life in Suizhou was marked by difficulties. He became known in his neighborhood, but the reasons behind his growing unrest and eventual violent actions remain unclear. Later on, Xiong's actions would lead to his inclusion in crime reports across the country.

Murder Story

On January 4, 2009, Xiong Zhenlin committed a series of murders in Luoyang, a town in Suizhou City, Hubei Province, China. Over a span of about 15 hours, he killed a total of eight people. His victims included four women, three men, and one child. The murders were brutal, with Xiong using an ax and other tools to inflict harm.

The first two victims were Zhu Deqing, a 43-year-old widow, and her 2-year-old grandson, Zou Chuanshuo. They were found dead in their home, with severe head injuries indicating that Xiong had used an ax to attack them. Following these killings, Xiong returned to his junkyard, where he killed six more people—three men and three women—who were employees at his business. These individuals were aged between 45 and 69.

After committing the murders, Xiong fled the scene. He was on the run until January 11, 2009, when he was captured in Wuhan, several days later. Police efforts were underway to locate him, including a reward of 50,000 yuan for information leading to his arrest. Once he was apprehended, Xiong confessed to the murders, detailing his actions to the authorities.

Xiong told the police that he had planned to kill additional people he had conflicts with in the past, including his ex-wife. Following his confession, he was tried and sentenced to death on February 9, 2009. His execution took place later that year.