A Chinese Woman Who Was Missing For a Decade Has Been Found Dead in a Desert State Park
A Chinese woman who went missing with an American acquaintance has been found dead in a desert state park in Southern California. She had been living in internet cafes and surviving on donations from fellow users.
47-year-old Jin Fang flew into Los Angeles from China on July 14. She then took a train to Palm Springs and was picked up by a man who offered to take her on a tour of the area.
Xiao Yun’s parents thought she was dead
It’s not uncommon for teenagers to run away from home after a fight with their parents. In most cases, however, they eventually make it back and reconcile with their family. But not for 24-year-old Xiao Yun, who disappeared after a heated argument and was presumed dead by her parents for 10 years.
Xiao Yun was found alive and playing video games in an internet cafe by police officers on November 20. She had been living in several different Internet cafes for the past decade, sleeping in bath houses and other places while surviving on donations from patrons and cashier work at some of the cafes. She spent most of her time playing online games, particularly the first-person shooter CrossFire.
She was caught during a routine check at a Hangzhou-area internet cafe, where she had been using a fake ID. She was arrested and brought to a local police station, where she revealed that she had run away from her home in Hengdian, Zhejiang province, after an argument with her parents.
While she initially refused to meet with her parents, Xiao Yun was finally convinced to reunite with them. She claimed that her stubbornness and short temper had led to her running away from home. But she said that the scolding she received from her mother has made her a stronger person.
Xiao Yun’s parents were happy to see their daughter again, and she promised to never run away again. She also promised to spend more time with her younger siblings. She even offered to help her sister take care of her three dogs. Xiao Yun’s family also gave her some clothing and other personal items.
She was found living in an internet cafe
A woman who disappeared for 10 years and was presumed dead by her parents has been found living in an internet cafe. The 24-year-old Xiao Yun, from eastern China, reportedly left her home in 2005 after a dispute with her parents. She told police officers that she had been living in different internet cafes ever since, playing first-person shooter games like CrossFire. She also supported herself by working as a cashier in some of the cafes, but mostly lived off handouts from other gamers. Police officers discovered her during a routine check at an internet cafe on November 20, and she was arrested for using a fake ID card.
Xiao Yun slept and ate in various internet cafes in the city of Hangzhou, about 100 miles from her family’s home. She used the internet to communicate with her friends and relatives in her hometown, but her mother had no idea that she was alive. In fact, she had not even changed her phone number, hoping that her daughter would call one day.
Police have not yet been able to identify the human remains that were found in Chachoengsao on Saturday. DNA tests are pending. The remains are believed to be that of a Chinese woman, who has been missing in Thailand since July. Police believe she was kidnapped for ransom by an online acquaintance.
It is a sobering reminder of how dangerous and addictive online gaming can be. Many people struggle with addiction, and the effects can be devastating. Several rehab programs have been developed to help those with this disorder, but they are still not widely available. Some of these programs are controversial, with some utilizing electro-convulsion therapy and military-style discipline to treat addicts.
The story of Xiao Yun is reminiscent of that of Phyu, a teenager from Myanmar who was trafficked to China as a bride and found herself unable to speak the language. She ended up spending a decade in an internet café and supporting herself with handouts from other gamers before she was eventually caught and reunited with her parents.
She’s been playing video games for a decade
De Rosa grew up playing arcade games, and her first computer setup was a “real old computer thing.” She gravitated toward visually complex multiplayer role-playing games that let her explore other worlds. Her son, who helped her upgrade her setup, now joins her in-game adventures; the two are currently working together to try to reach the top of a popular fantasy-themed action game. Despite the stereotypes that cling to gaming, she says it’s kept her mentally sharp and socially engaged. It’s also allowed her to tap into a sense of wonder she hadn’t felt since her father gave her and her sister a handheld film strip viewer.
She was found using a fake ID
A Chinese woman who ran away from home 10 years ago and was presumed dead has been found alive and well, living in internet cafes. The 24-year-old had been supporting herself by working as a cashier and playing video games such as CrossFire. She was discovered by police during a routine spot check at an internet cafe in Hangzhou last week. Using a fake ID, she was arrested on suspicion of fraud and taken to a local police station. The woman was reportedly fined 1,000 yuan (RM670) for breaking the law by not showing her real identity when she paid for her food and drinks.
The woman is currently in the custody of the police and will be deported to China when she has completed her sentence. She will then be reunited with her parents. The case is a reminder of the difficulties faced by women in China who try to escape abusive husbands. Many are trafficked into marriages, where they live in isolation and are exploited by their employers. One of the most notorious cases in recent times was that of Phyu, who was sold as a bride by her father and ended up in Henan, where she was beaten to death by her husband.
Relatives of the missing woman have come to Thailand and are seeking help from the Chinese embassy. They say that a suspect contacted them and demanded a ransom for her release. Police are examining CCTV footage from locations where the suspect’s car was seen.
They believe that the suspect discarded the body of Miss Yan somewhere in Chachoengsao province. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking the public to keep an eye out for a pink suitcase that is waist-high. Police have also spotted the suspect’s vehicle at a grassy area near the Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan in Bang Krud district.
The family has launched a campaign on multiple websites to raise money for a reward for any information about her whereabouts. They have been in contact with local authorities, including San Bernardino County sheriff’s department, to find out more about her whereabouts. Fitzpatrick is a former Marine who was on probation for a misdemeanor assault charge, which he served in a veterans treatment court.