Trial over Murder and Dismemberment of Hong Kong Socialite Begins

Prosecutors asserted that a dispute over a luxury property sale motivated the brutal murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi.

The High Court trial regarding the murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung got underway following an initial delay caused by a discharged juror. Prosecutors outlined that the victim's former father-in-law masterminded the killing out of anger over a disputed property sale, enlisting his sons to help carry out the crime and dispose of the body. The accused former husband and in-laws face charges connected to the gruesome killing that shocked the city.

• Prosecutors stated that the former father-in-law became extremely resentful after the victim insisted on selling a luxury flat where he resided.
• The trial proceedings faced an initial setback when a recently empanelled jury had to be discharged for health reasons.
• The ongoing legal proceedings in the High Court are anticipated to last for eight weeks.

By the numbers

Timeline

1. 2023Police discovered parts of the victim's dismembered body at a house in suburban Hong Kong.
2. Sep 28The High Court discharged a recently empanelled jury after a member asked to be excused for health reasons.
3. Sep 30The prosecution began delivering its opening statements in the High Court trial.

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Covered by 2 outlets

• CNAEx-husband, in-laws accused of murdering Hong Kong model Abby Choi appear in court9h ago · open ↗
• South China Morning PostIn-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears10h ago · open ↗

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