The incident took place in February 2022, when Zhang allegedly lured the girl to a remote forest under the pretense of celebrating her birthday. During an argument, he stabbed her multiple times in the neck, killing her instantly. He later attempted to stage the scene as a suicide and even tried to take his own life before being arrested.

Zhang’s appeals were rejected by both the High Court and the Supreme People’s Court. He was executed by firing squad in December 2024, just six months after his final sentencing.

The case shocked the public, not only because of the crime’s severity, but also due to Zhang’s status as a public figure. Many were outraged that his films and music remained accessible online, even after the execution.

Zhang had risen to modest fame after debuting on a reality show in 2012 and releasing an album in 2015. While not a top-tier celebrity, his case has reignited debate over celebrity accountability and the handling of their legacy after criminal convictions. so why was his case hidden for 6 months we don’t know suppose we never will

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