He is said to have murdered at least 11 women during his 14-year killing spree in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia.
Referred to as the Chinese Jack the Ripper, his killing spree saw him committing some of China’s most gruesome killings, with victims having their throats slashed and sexual organs mutilated.
On the anniversary of the arrest of Gao Chengyong today (August 26, 2016), we look back on the killing spree of the murderer, which drew comparisons to those of one of the most famous serial killers of all time.
Growing up in the Qingcheng, in the northeast province of China, Gao was considered a dutiful son –if a little emotionally detached – who cared for his father after his dad suffered from a bout of paralysis.
Despite a rather conventional childhood and early-adulthood challenges, Gao’s early life is said to have been unremarkable.
