Homicide or Self-Defense?

Chinese netizens are calling for the release of a Hebei Province couple charged with killing an armed intruder who had a history of stalking their daughter. Wang Lei was wielding a knife and club when he broke into the family’s home and assaulted the woman and her parents. The couple fought back and knocked Wang unconscious. The mother then slit Wang’s throat. Police have charged the couple with homicide, saying the mother killed Wang after he was incapacitated. The couple’s legal counsel argues the mother acted purely in self-defense. According to reports, the couple had reported Wang’s prior harassment to police without effect. The case has yet to go to trial.