Two Suspects Charged with Aiding Abby Choi's Ex-Husband's Escape After Her Murder

Two suspects, Lam Shun, 41, and Irene Pun Hau-yin, 29, have been charged with assisting Abby Choi's ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, in escaping from Hong Kong to Macau after Choi's gruesome murder. Lam allegedly organized Kwong's escape attempt for a payment of HK$300,000, while Pun arranged a yacht to facilitate Kwong's flight.

The charges against Lam and Pun have been amended, and the case will be heard again on June 12, 2024. Choi's ex-husband, Kwong, and two of his family members have been charged with murder and preventing the lawful burial of a body, while Kwong's mother faces charges of perverting the course of justice. The penalties for the charges range from 2 to 10 years in prison.

Choi's dismembered remains were discovered in a rental house in February 2023, with a chainsaw and shredder believed to have been used to damage the body. The police arrested Choi's ex-husband, as well as her former parents-in-law and brother-in-law, in connection with the murder. The bereaved family had to resort to 3D printing technology to restore the undiscovered part of Choi's damaged body for the funeral.

Why this matters: The brutal murder of Abby Choi, a 28-year-old model, and the subsequent escape attempt by her ex-husband have shocked the public in Hong Kong. The case highlights the severity of domestic violence and the need for stronger measures to protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice.

Lam and Pun were granted HK$50,000 bail and were arrested after Choi's dismembered remains were discovered in February 2023. Six suspects have been charged so far in the murder case, including Kwong, his father, and his elder brother, who will be tried before a High Court judge and a jury on charges of murder and prevention of the lawful burial of a body. Kwong's mother will stand trial on a count of perverting the course of justice in the lower District Court.

"Pun was arrested by mainland Chinese authorities in March 2023 and handed over to local police," according to the amended charges against the two suspects assisting in Kwong's escape attempt. The case continues to unfold as investigators work to bring all those involved in Choi's murder and the subsequent events to justice.

Key Takeaways

• Two suspects charged with assisting Abby Choi's ex-husband in escaping Hong Kong.
• Choi's ex-husband, his family members charged with murder and preventing lawful burial.
• Choi's dismembered remains found, police used 3D printing to restore damaged body.
• Charges against the two suspects assisting escape have been amended, case to be heard in 2024.
• Case highlights domestic violence issues and need for stronger measures to protect victims.