American Student Killed Classmate After STI Test Urging, Court Hears
A court hears how a student was killed after urging her partner to take an STI test
London, United Kingdom, Zhe Wang, Joshua Michals, Murder, STI Test
London: A tragic incident unfolded when a student, Zhe Wang, was killed by her partner, Joshua Michals. This happened after she urged him to get tested for STIs. The court described it as a brutal attack.
Wang, just 31, was found in her flat last March, and it was a shocking scene. Michals, 25, is now facing trial for her murder. Prosecutors say he left her in a pool of blood with serious injuries.
Before the incident, Wang had been pushing Michals to take an STI test after noticing a rash. Their WhatsApp messages revealed tension, with her feeling he was ruining her life.
On the night of the incident, Michals called for help, claiming there was a serious situation. He told the operator he didn’t think Wang was breathing and that it was a knife incident.
Prosecutors painted a picture of a man who lost control. They said he attacked Wang and then tried to cover his tracks instead of helping her. He was arrested later, and evidence was found at his home.
Wang was described as a gentle person, studying for her MA and hoping to teach. The relationship between her and Michals seemed romantic, but it turned tragic in just a few months.
The trial is ongoing, and it’s a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly things can go wrong.