Massage parlor murder trial slated

The Superior Court yesterday began stamping preparations to the Yellow House Massage Parlor murder trial by screening prospective jurors who will decide on the fate of 25-year-old defendant Jeffrey T. Deleon Guerrero.

The suspect has been indicted for murder charges before the local courts in connection with the March 1, 2000 killing of Zhou You, a Chinese businessman who was slain inside the massage parlor in San Jose.

Police found the body of Mr. Zhou early that Wednesday morning in a pool of his own blood when they arrived at the crime scene. The victim was found sitting by the entrance door, bending forward.

According to police records, the victim’s wallet was missing.

Witnesses said two men were seen arguing with the victim before he was murdered. One of the men was described as wearing a green shirt, big built with a shoulder length hair.

Inside the massage parlor, police found the chairs turned upside down and a pair of eyeglasses was found on the sofa behind the victim. The hallway and walls of the building were stained with blood.

Initial investigation showed that the two suspects came to the establishment, demanding money from Mr. Zhou. However, the victim refused and chased the men out of the establishment. An hour later, the two suspects came back, harassed the victim as they asked for money. they were again asked to leave the massage parlor’s premises.

After a few minutes, the two suspects came back and struck the victim with a blunt object on his head and chest. Mr. Zhou, who arrived on the island in 1992 has a very young son named Kevin. Yellow House Massage was established in May 1995.