04-03-2005 21:44
Chinese Online Gamer Killed After Selling Virtual Sword

In a shocking example of virtual life crashing into real life, a Shanghai online game player stabbed his gaming pal in the chest multiple times after he learned that he had stolen approximately US$870 (£462/€671) from the sale of a powerful "dragon sabre", jointly owned by both players.

The "dragon sabre" sword didn't actually exist in real life - it was an artifact used in the popular online fantasy game, "Legend of Mir 3", featuring heroes and villains, sorcerers and warriors, many of whom wield enormous swords.

Article:
http://digital-lifestyles.info/display_page.asp?section=business&id=2061

I guess it puts griefing into perspective...