A troubling stalking murder case in Namyangju has ignited public outcry over the police's inadequate response to the victim's warnings about being tracked. The victim had reported to the police that tracking devices were found attached to her car, and she had evidence suggesting that the perpetrator showed her associates a real-time tracking app. Despite these disturbing revelations, the police failed to take immediate action to separate the victim from her aggressor, illustrating a glaring lapse in protective measures.

The timeline of the police response has drawn significant scrutiny. The victim reported the tracking devices to the police in late January and again in February, but delays in collecting the evidence contributed to a failure to act decisively. The police removed one device on February 21 but submitted another found on January 28 only on February 23, leading to an apparent investigation gap. Critics argue that the police should have acted more swiftly and responsibly, particularly given the alarming nature of the allegations.

As the investigation unfolded, police ultimately secured both tracking devices and consulted the National Institute of Scientific Investigation to determine their functionality and ownership. However, the prolonged wait for forensic results raised concerns that additional preventive actions were not taken while the investigation progressed. Such negligence not only compromised the immediate safety of the victim but has also spurred calls for accountability within law enforcement agencies to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future.