China executes man for poisoning billionaire Netflix producer
Summary
Chinese authorities have executed Xu Yao for poisoning Lin Qi, a billionaire founder of a gaming company tied to the Netflix series "The Three-Body Problem." Xu was convicted in 2024 for killing Lin in 2020 after a professional dispute.Key Facts
- Xu Yao poisoned Lin Qi, founder of Yoozoo Games, in 2020 using toxic substances disguised as pills and drinks.
- Lin Qi was a billionaire and linked to the Netflix adaptation of the sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."
- Xu was convicted of murder in 2024 and executed on May 21, 2024.
- The poisoning included alpha-amanitin, a deadly compound from poisonous mushrooms.
- Lin Qi died a few days after falling ill; several other employees who consumed the poison recovered.
- Yoozoo Games confirmed the execution and expressed gratitude for justice served.
- "The Three-Body Problem" trilogy is internationally popular and has expanded China's sci-fi industry.
- Lin Qi ranked among China's richest entrepreneurs, with an estimated wealth of $1 billion.
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