Trial opens for accused in death of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi
Hong Kong court begins trial of ex-husband and in-laws in Abby Choi's 2023 death.
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Abby Choi Murder Trial
Murder trial begins for ex-husband and in-laws of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi, charged in connection with her death in February 2023. Three defendants face life imprisonment if convicted. Her dismembered remains were discovered in Tai Po in 2023.
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2026-09-22 to 2026-11-03 · UTC publication dates
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Murder trial begins for Abby Choi's ex-husband and in-laws in Hong Kong
A murder trial began on September 22, 2026 for Alex Kwong (ex-husband), Kwong Kau (father), and Anthony Kwong (brother) in the death of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi. The defendants were accused of killing Choi in February 2023. All three face life imprisonment if convicted of murder and are also charged with preventing the lawful burial of a body. The jury trial is expected to last 45 days.
Dismembered remains of Abby Choi discovered in suburban Hong Kong in 2023
Police discovered parts of Abby Choi's dismembered body inside a unit at a village in Tai Po, a suburban district of Hong Kong in 2023. Officers subsequently searched a landfill for additional evidence. The discovery shocked the city, where violent crime is rare.
Abby Choi was 28-year-old Hong Kong socialite active on social media
Abby Choi was a 28-year-old socialite who shared her glamorous lifestyle on Instagram, posting about photo shoots and fashion shows. Days before her death in February 2023, she posted about attending a Dior show at Paris Fashion Week. She had two children with her ex-husband Alex Kwong and two younger children with her second husband.
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