Qi Kexin, a young woman from a wealthy family in Nanjing, China, married Xing Bing, the son of a wealthy family but personally dependent and jealous. Their relationship was marked by pathological jealousy, control, and domestic violence. Despite external appearances of a perfect family, Xing Bing physically abused Qi Kexin repeatedly, culminating in a fatal stabbing attack in 2014. He stabbed her dozens of times and attempted to kill their infant daughter but was stopped by family and police. Xing Bing was convicted of intentional murder and sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve. The case involved family pressure, jealousy, and coercive control, with the victim's family rejecting compensation and demanding harsh punishment.
Country: China
State/Province: None
City/Region: Nanjing
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 2 years (marriage)
Incident Date: April 18, 2014
Primary reported outcome: Homicide
Reported self-harm outcome: No suicide or attempt reported
Reported sequence: Order not reported / unclear
Additional victims reported: 1
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How the relationship or connection began.
Approximately 2 years (marriage)
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2014-04-18
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Jealousy
The relationship was characterized by pathological jealousy, coercive control, and escalating domestic violence. The suspect's insecurity and suspicion of infidelity led to repeated abuse and ultimately fatal violence. Family dynamics included enabling behavior by the suspect's family and protective efforts by the victim's family.
Police arrested Xing Bing at the scene. The suspect's family initially covered for him but later called police due to loss of control. Court proceedings included mental health evaluations confirming sanity. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve. Compensation demands by the victim's family were largely denied by civil court.
Defense claimed mental illness and self-defense, but these were rejected. Conflicting narratives included claims that the victim threatened the suspect first. Uncertainty remains about the suspect's fate post-appeal and possible execution.
The case unfolded from initial dating through cohabitation and marriage, marked by escalating jealousy and violence. The suspect's pathological jealousy was triggered by perceived infidelity, including misuse of the victim's ID by a friend. The final violent incident involved a stabbing attack after a night of drinking and provocation by friends. Family intervention was insufficient to prevent the fatal outcome. Legal proceedings confirmed the suspect's guilt and imposed a severe sentence.
High risk due to escalating violence, pathological jealousy, coercive control, and lack of effective intervention despite visible injuries and threats.
Early signs of pathological jealousy and control, combined with family enabling and victim isolation, can escalate to fatal domestic violence. Victims may endure cycles of abuse and apology, delaying escape. Legal systems may reduce sentences in family dispute contexts, raising concerns about deterrence.
Pathological jealousy, controlling behavior including forced tattoo, repeated physical abuse, and suspicion of infidelity despite evidence to the contrary.
Visible injuries, hospital treatment for stabbing, suspicious behavior with phone messages, surveillance footage disproving infidelity claims, and family reports of abuse.
Hospital records of injuries, surveillance camera footage, forensic evidence of multiple stab wounds, DNA testing confirming paternity of child.
Victim's mother observed injuries and abnormal behavior; suspect's family witnessed violence but initially covered for him; police and family intervened during final attack.
Follow-up reports revealed suspect's violent behavior in prison and additional sentencing; rumors of execution remain unconfirmed by official sources.
Long-term custody and welfare of the child remain unclear; final outcome of suspect's sentence is not officially confirmed.