Seattle Man Charged with Brutal Murder of Girlfriend
- A 26-year-old man in Seattle has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend.
- Disturbing court documents detail the arrest of the man before he assaults a nurse at the University of Washington.
- The man's confession adds a chilling layer to the tragic incident that unfolded in the city.
In a tragic incident in Lake City, King County prosecutors have charged 26-year-old Andy Chu with first-degree murder and felony assault after the death of his girlfriend, who was visiting from Hawaii. The charges stem from a disturbing scene discovered in a flooded townhome on Northeast 133rd Street, where the victim was found with a throat laceration and an ice pack placed on her neck. According to court documents, Chu allegedly confessed to detectives that he "may have been responsible for killing her." The victim was discovered lying on her back, and the autopsy revealed she had suffered multiple injuries, including blunt force trauma to various parts of her body. Prosecutors allege that Chu twisted her neck and held her underwater in a bathtub, leading to her death. Further details from the investigation indicate that Chu experienced a "crisis condition" that prompted him to leave the townhome after the incident. He reportedly recalled choking his girlfriend and believed he had broken her neck, mentioning that he wiped away blood from her nose. Chu's bail has been set at $5 million, reflecting the severity of the charges against him. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 28, as the case continues to unfold amidst the shocking circumstances surrounding the young woman's death.