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From Abby Choi to the ‘Hello Kitty’ killing: Hong Kong’s most shocking crimes

From Abby Choi to the ‘Hello Kitty’ killing: Hong Kong’s most shocking crimes
South China Morning Post Sunday 11 October 2026, 09:00 UTC By Connor Mycroft 1 min read
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The alleged murder and dismemberment of Abby Choi Tin-fung in 2023, which prosecutors say was linked to a dispute over a luxury flat, has once again gripped Hong Kong as the trial over the 28-year-old socialite’s death entered its second week. Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, and his elder brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, have pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial of her body. Their father, Kwong Kau, 68, has pleaded not guilty to the same charge.

The alleged murder and dismemberment of Abby Choi Tin-fung in 2023, which prosecutors say was linked to a dispute over a luxury flat, has once again gripped Hong Kong as the trial over the 28-year-old socialite’s death entered its second week. Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, and his elder brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, have pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial of her body. Their father, Kwong Kau, 68, has pleaded not guilty to the same charge. All three men deny...
Abby Choi (PERSON) the ‘Hello Kitty’ (ORG) Hong Kong’s (LOCATION) Abby Choi Tin-fung (PERSON) Hong Kong (LOCATION) Choi (PERSON) Alex Kwong Kong-chi (PERSON) Anthony Kwong Kong-kit (PERSON) Kwong Kau (PERSON)
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