Chinese National Sentenced to 14 Years for Killing Two Sex Workers in Melbourne
Xiaozheng Lin, 24, could be released in seven years due to a plea deal and time served.
- Xiaozheng Lin, a Chinese national, was sentenced for the manslaughter of Yuqi Luo and Hyun Sook Jeon in December 2022.
- Lin's sentence was reduced from murder to manslaughter following a plea deal with prosecutors.
- Justice Stephen Kaye described the crimes as 'callous' and stated the victims were 'vulnerable and defenceless.'
- Lin has served nearly two years of his sentence and will be eligible for parole in 2031.
- Upon release, Lin is expected to be deported back to China.