Yuan Zhanzhi - 苑占芝

Chinese name:
苑占芝
Gender:
Female
Age:
73
City:
Tang County
Province:
Hebei
Occupation:
Date of Death:
2001-02-21
Date of Most Recent Arrest:
Most recent place of detention:
Case Description:
Ms. Yuan Zhanzhi was a 73-year-old from Micheng Township, Tang County, Hebei Province. She lived with her daughter at Zhangmazhuang Village, Ranzhuang Township, Qingyuan County. Her daughter also practices Falun Gong and benefited from it greatly. Since July 20, 1999, the police from Ranzhuang Police Station frequently visited their home to search for Dafa books. They also threatened and harassed her. Ms. Yuan was badly frightened. Around 10 p.m. on February 21, 2001, the police again went to their home, pounding on their door and harassing them. Ms. Yuan was terrified. She died a half hour later.