• News
  • Film and TV
  • Music
  • Tech
  • Features
  • Celebrity
  • Politics
  • Weird
  • Community
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content
Woman 'buried alive by husband' calls 911 on her Apple Watch

Home> News

Updated 09:43 22 Oct 2022 GMT+1Published 09:35 22 Oct 2022 GMT+1

Woman 'buried alive by husband' calls 911 on her Apple Watch

A woman's Apple Watch saved her life after she was allegedly buried alive by her husband

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

A woman's Apple Watch saved her life after she was allegedly 'buried alive' by her husband.

We've all seen the adverts for an Apple Watch - the watch which can save you from a car accident, being stranded out to sea on a paddle board, or if you've broken your leg on a farm.

But the infamous advert has now well and truly proven itself, exemplified in one of the most extreme ways.

Advert

A woman's Apple Watch allowed her to call 911 and helped save her after she was allegedly buried alive by her husband.

*Warning: Contains disturbing content**

On Sunday, 16 October, at around 1:00pm, Young Sook An was allegedly abducted by her husband, Chae Kyong An, from her home in a suburb of Washington, US.

Advert

Young Sook and Chae Kyong were reportedly going through a divorce, however Chae Kyong was using his wife's house to come and do laundry, according to the pair's daughter.

The couple were reportedly arguing about money when the alleged attack occurred.

The fight about money escalated and Chae Kyong allegedly told his wife he would 'rather die' than give her any of his 'retirement money'.

The couple were in the process of a divorce but Chae Kyong would visit to do his laundry, the pair's daughter said.
Google Maps

Advert

After allegedly attacking her in her bedroom, the husband tied Young Sook up with duct tape, before driving her away from their home into the woods. He then started digging a hole, stabbed her and placed her in the ground, as per probable cause documents.

The documents read: "Chea told her she was going to die. She was so scared.

"After being put in the ground she could hear her husband walking around the hole and dirt being put on top of her."

Thankfully, as a result of wearing her Apple Watch, Young Sook was able to alert her daughter and best friend, as well as call emergency services just before she was dragged into Chae Kyong's 2006 Dodge Caravan.

Advert

Chae Kyong is accused of buring his wife alive.
Lacey Police Department

Chae Kyong allegedly smashed the apple watch before bundling her into the vehicle and taking her to the woods.

After being left in the woods by her husband, Young Sook took her life into her own hands and broke free when night fell.

She ran for around 30 minutes and found a hiding place in someone's shed.

Advert

The hole Young Sook claims she was buried in was later discovered by investigators.

The mother also had 'duct tape still wrapped around her neck, lower face and ankles,' as per a Thurston County Superior Court filing.

"There was also extensive bruising to her legs, arms and head and her clothing and hair were covered in dirt," it reads.

Young Sook was able to alert her daughter, best friend and emergency services via her Apple Watch.
Lacey Police Department

Chae Young has been arrested, but not yet officially charged. He faces charges of first-degree assault, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree attempted murder.

Young Sook asked for a message to be read in front of the judge, the note states: "Please no bail. I am really afraid for my life.

"I just what to emphasis I fear him so much and eh will kill me again if he's out."

If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline Refuge on 0808 2000 247

Featured Image Credit: Lacey Police Department/NBC

Topics: Technology, True crime, US News, iPhone

Poppy Bilderbeck
Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
2 hours ago
3 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Expert reveals 5 warning signs in your body that mean you're in the wrong relationship

    A hormone specialist has detailed the five things your body is subconsciously telling you about your relationship

    News
  • 2 hours ago

    Jennifer Lawrence gets brutally honest about motherhood and postpartum as she reveals how it's helped her acting

    The actor's latest film 'Die, My Love' raises important awareness about postpartum depression.

    Film & TV
  • 2 hours ago

    Tourists are canceling trips after 'new Baba Vanga' predicts catastrophic event that will take place in just two months

    Reportedly the event will take place sometime in early July

    News
  • 3 hours ago

    Gleason Score explained in full as Joe Biden's cancer labelled 'stage five' by Donald Trump Jr

    The former president confirmed news of his diagnosis

    News