Chinese Fugitive Who Fakes Being Deaf & Mute for 20 Years To Avoid Arrest
Chinese Fugitive Who Fakes Being Deaf & Mute for 20 Years To Avoid Arrest – On the fateful night of May 22, 2004, Xiao, a young man with a quick temper, became embroiled in a fierce dispute with his neighbor in Oumio Daying, located in Xiangyang’s Xiangcheng District. The confrontation escalated, resulting in Xiao allegedly striking his neighbor with a shovel, causing a fatal injury. Realizing the gravity of his actions and the severe legal consequences, Xiao fled, leaving behind his wife and 11-year-old child.
He sought refuge in the mountains of Anxi County, Fujian Province, where he adopted the life of a scavenger, selling scraps to survive. To avoid detection, he pretended to be deaf and mute, relying solely on smiles and gestures to communicate.
