Abby Choi Murder Trial

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1. 5 Oct

   Kwong, 31, his father Kwong Kau, 68, and elder brother Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, are standing trial after pleading not guilty to a joint count of murder.

   3 outlets · South China Morning Post
2. 11 Oct

   Now, three years after socialite and influencer Abby Choi Tin-fung’s decapitated and dismembered body was found, those who are accused of her killing are facing justice after an unexpected delay.

   2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage 8 articles

• 13 Oct Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hearsDuring Abby Choi's murder trial, her partner Chris Tam testified about a critical argument where Choi's ex-father-in-law insulted her by calling her a "birthing machine" and attempted to assault her before plotting her death with his sons. Choi's former husband Alex Kwong Kong-chi, along with his brother Anthony and their father Kwong Kau, are on trial for her murder that occurred three years ago in Hong Kong. Tam…South China Morning Post
• 11 Oct From Abby Choi to the ‘Hello Kitty’ killing: Hong Kong’s most shocking crimesHong Kong, despite its reputation as one of the world’s safest cities, has seen several shocking crimes recently. In 2023, Abby Choi Tin-fung's alleged murder and dismemberment by her ex-husband Alex Kwong Kong-chi and his brother Anthony sparked widespread attention; they face charges related to preventing lawful burial but deny murder. Also in the same year, two women were fatally stabbed at the Plaza Hollywood…South China Morning Post
• 11 Oct The socialite, her ‘jobless’ ex and his accused ‘mastermind’ father: Inside the murder that shocked Hong KongThe case in Hong Kong involves socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung, whose mutilated body was found three years after her disappearance. Choi’s ex-husband Alex Kwong Kong-chi, his brother Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, and their father Kwong Kau are on trial for murder; they face life imprisonment if convicted. The trio is also charged with preventing the lawful burial of a body, though charges vary among them. The trial, which…Sydney Morning Herald
• 10 Oct A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trialA Hong Kong court is hearing a murder trial where socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung was killed three years ago by a retired police officer and his two sons. The prosecution claims that the motive behind the killing was a bitter family dispute over the sale of a HK$72 million flat. Choi’s mother testified emotionally, accusing the former in-laws of financial dependence on her daughter’s family and living luxuriously…South China Morning Post
• 8 Oct Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law a ‘cunning old fox’ who clung to her wealth, court toldDuring court proceedings, Abby Choi’s mother described her ex-father-in-law Kwong Kau as a “cunning old fox” who relied heavily on Choi’s financial support rather than earning his own money after retirement. Cheung Yin-fa testified that she provided Kwong with a monthly allowance of HK$20,000 and additional funds for medical expenses. She dismissed the suggestion that he could afford luxury items like a Rolls-Royce…South China Morning Post
• 7 Oct Murdered model 'dismembered by her in-laws' had 'called them "scum" and completely funded their lifestyle before deciding to sell luxury apartment they lived in'Abby Choi, a 28-year-old Hong Kong model and fashion influencer, was murdered and dismembered in February 2023. Her ex-husband Alex Kwong, his father Kwong Kau, and brother Anthony Kwong have been charged with murder but pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege that Choi had funded her ex-in-laws' lavish lifestyle for years before deciding to sell the luxury flat she was sponsoring, valued at £5.75 million, leading to…Daily Mail
• 6 Oct Court hears in-laws tried to turn children against Abby Choi over HK$72m flatIn a Hong Kong court hearing, Abby Choi's mother testified that Choi's former in-laws attempted to turn their children against her due to a HK$72 million property dispute. The dispute escalated when Choi tried to sell the valuable apartment, leading to tension and hostility between Choi and her in-laws before she was killed in February 2023. During testimony, Choi’s mother broke down while viewing footage of her…South China Morning Post
• 5 Oct Abby Choi’s mother tells court former in-laws lived off socialite’s family wealthCheung Yin-fa, mother of murdered Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi, testified in court that her former in-laws lived off her family's wealth without providing for their grandchildren. During a High Court hearing on Monday, Cheung accused Alex Kwong and his father Kwong Kau of being financially dependent while contributing nothing to raising their grandchild. The case involves Kwong and his brothers facing charges…South China Morning Post

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