In a dramatic conclusion to a 27-year-long case, the Supreme People's Court of China has upheld the death sentence for Lao Rongji, who was convicted of multiple murders, robberies, and kidnappings. The verdict was carried out on December 18, 2023, by the Intermediate People's Court of Nanchang City, following the execution order from the Supreme People's Court.The case began in July 1996, when Lao Rongji started his criminal spree, which would go on to span two decades. During this time, he committed a series of gruesome crimes that shocked the nation. The victims were seven people from different backgrounds and locations, including four families who were brutally murdered in their homes.The first case was in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, where Lao Rongji killed a family with a single fire. He then moved to Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, where he held a man at knife-point and threatened him before being caught. In Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, Lao Rongji committed another murder after robbing his victim.The most shocking case was in Hefei, Anhui Province, where Lao Rongji killed two people, including a carpenter, and then tried to cover up the crime by making himself look like the victim. The victims' families were left with unimaginable pain and suffering, as they struggled to come to terms with their loved ones being brutally murdered.The trial finally took place in December 2020, where Lao Rongji was brought to justice after decades of evading capture. Throughout the entire process, he had played the role of a victim, but ultimately faced the consequences of his crimes. The Supreme People's Court has now upheld the death sentence, bringing closure to the families of the victims and serving as a reminder that justice will always prevail in China.