26th August 2025 – (Cangzhou City) A 25-year-old woman from Mengcun County, Hebei Province, identified as Liu, has reportedly died as a result of domestic violence. On 24th August, police confirmed that Liu succumbed to fatal head injuries caused by blunt force trauma. Her husband, Jin, and her mother-in-law, Zhang, have been placed under criminal detention, with the latter accused of evidence destruction and fabrication.
According to reports, on 22nd August, Liu was allegedly beaten by her husband at their home. Medical examinations revealed bruising on her face and legs, brain haemorrhaging, lung injuries, and a fractured waist. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Jin, a civil servant at the Mengcun Prosecution Office, is said to have influential family connections in the area.
Friends of the deceased stated that Liu and Jin met during their university years, with Liu reportedly downgrading her college choice to be closer to him. Once married, Liu’s previously vibrant and sociable personality changed drastically, as she was subjected to extreme financial control. Friends claim she was reprimanded for requesting money for basic necessities like baby formula or groceries, let alone personal items.
The Mengcun Women’s Federation stated that no prior domestic violence complaints or help requests had been received from Liu. The All-China Women’s Federation has initiated a multi-level investigation to address potential oversight in identifying or reporting domestic violence cases.
A police statement issued on 24th August confirmed that Jin and Zhang were detained, and the case has been transferred to the Suining County Public Security Bureau for further investigation under the jurisdiction of Cangzhou’s Public Security Bureau. Authorities are committed to a thorough and impartial investigation of the case.