

Student Predator: Surviving Zhenhao Zou
4 snips Aug 27, 2025
Lily Sun, a certified interpreter for law courts, provides essential translation services to victims of Zhenhao Zou, a notorious predator. In this gripping discussion, she shares the harrowing stories of survivors who faced unimaginable trauma at the hands of Zou. They navigate the complexities of seeking justice while grappling with societal challenges. Lily emphasizes the transformative power of shared experiences among victims, revealing how social media helps forge connections and support. Her insights highlight the urgent need for more robust support systems for survivors.
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Language Barriers Block Reporting
- Language barriers and poor translation discouraged early reporting of assaults to police.
- Lily Sun trained as a certified interpreter and decided to help victims translate statements and contact the Metropolitan Police.
Offer Practical Translation Help
- If you can translate or interpret, offer that help to victims who need to report crimes across languages.
- Lily posted on Xiaohongshu offering free translation and later cc'd victims in emails to the Metropolitan Police.
Premeditated Tactics And Drugs
- Zhou collected trophies and used drugs like butandio to incapacitate victims, indicating premeditation and repeat offending.
- Butandio is not controlled in China and can be bought cheaply online, enabling his methods across borders.