Man executed for poisoning Chinese billionaire Netflix producer Lin Qi

Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix adaptation of "The Three-Body Problem" over a professional dispute, local media reported Tuesday.

Man executed for poisoning Chinese billionaire Netflix producer Lin Qi

TL;DR

  • Xu Yao was executed on May 21 for poisoning Lin Qi, founder of Yoozoo Games.
  • Lin Qi was linked to the Netflix adaptation of the science-fiction trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."
  • The motive for the poisoning was a professional dispute.
  • Xu used toxic substances, including alpha-amanitin, disguised in various forms like pills and coffee capsules.
  • Lin Qi died in December 2020 at the age of 39.
  • Yoozoo Games confirmed the execution, stating justice had been served.