Zhao Zhihong (left) is awaiting sentence after confessing to the murder for which an innocent man, Huugjilt (inset), was executed in 1996. Photos: SCMP Pictures Zhao Zhihong (left) is awaiting sentence after confessing to the murder for which an innocent man, Huugjilt (inset), was executed in 1996. Photos: SCMP Pictures
Zhao Zhihong (left) is awaiting sentence after confessing to the murder for which an innocent man, Huugjilt (inset), was executed in 1996. Photos: SCMP Pictures
China

China’s ‘smiling killer’ sentenced to death for 1996 murder that saw innocent teenager executed

Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 11:47am, 9 Feb, 2015

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Zhao Zhihong (left) is awaiting sentence after confessing to the murder for which an innocent man, Huugjilt (inset), was executed in 1996. Photos: SCMP Pictures Zhao Zhihong (left) is awaiting sentence after confessing to the murder for which an innocent man, Huugjilt (inset), was executed in 1996. Photos: SCMP Pictures
Zhao Zhihong (left) is awaiting sentence after confessing to the murder for which an innocent man, Huugjilt (inset), was executed in 1996. Photos: SCMP Pictures
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