The murder and butchering of famous Hong Kong model Abby Choi has received huge media coverage in the past few days.
Previously, the gruesome murder of 28-year-old Hong Kong model Abby Choi has made headlines across all media platforms. As of the moment, 4 people, including Abby Choi’s ex-husband Alex Kwong and three of his family members, have emerged as suspects and are being trialed.
In particular, the suspects include Abby Choi’s former husband Alex Kwong, former brother-in-law Anthony Kwong, ex-father-in-law Kwong Kau, and ex mother-in-law, Jenny Li.
Now, a week after Abby Choi reportedly went missing, the police are still searching for the last remains of her body.
On February 26th, a skull and several ribs, assumed to be of Abby Choi, were found in a large soup pot at a village house.
According to several sources, the murder may be related to a dispute between Abby Choi and her former in-laws. It is known that even after her divorce, Abby Choi still provides for them and her two kids, even buying a house for them.
In 2016, Abby Choi “married” Chris Tam, whose family owns the Hong Kong chain restaurant TamJai Yunna Mixian, though they never registered their marriage. In 2022, she decided to sell the property where her former husband’s family is residing in, and move them to another accommodation, causing an argument.
Her father-in-law, Kwong Kau, who is a former police officer, strongly resisted Abby Choi’s decision. Thus, he is considered the main suspect of the model’s murder case.
Below is a summarized timeline of Abby Choi’s gruesome murder
Early February 2023 – The suspect rented a house, where Abby Choi’s parts were later found
According to South China Morning Post, Abby Choi’s ex father-in-law Kwong Kau rented a 500ft square village house at the price of 10,000 HKD (around 1,200 USD) per month. Eventually, the model’s skull and ribs were discovered in this house.
February 21st, 2023 – Abby Choi was first reported missing
Abby Choi’s chauffeur and former brother-in-law, Anthony Kwong, was supposed to have driven to meet Choi to pick up her daughter from school.
However, the model failed to show up and was reported missing.
Upon receiving the missing person report, Anthony Kwong and his parents were questioned by police, but allegedly “provided false and misleading statements”, causing problems for the investigation.
February 22nd, 2023 – The suspects traveled to Junk Bay Chinese Permanent Cemetery
CCTV footage revealed that Anthony Kwong and Kwong Kau traveled to Junk Bay Chinese Permanent Cemetery. Therefore, it is suspected that they have disposed of some of Abby Choi’s remains here.
February 24th, 2023 – The police discovered several remains of Abby Choi
The police found a meat grinder, an electric saw and two soup pots containing human tissues along with two types of choppers, black raincoat and a purple handbag owned by Abby Choi. The victim’s legs were hidden inside a refrigerator but the rest of the body have not been found.
The police force has caught 3 members from the husband’s side but has yet to capture Alex Kwong.
Feb. 25: Ex-husband Alex Kwong arrested in Tung Chung
Police arrested Alex Kwong at Tung Chung Development Pier after gaining knowledge of his plan to board a speedboat to depart from Hong Kong.
He was found with HK$500,000 ($63.698) in cash and luxury watches worth about HK$4 million ($509.584) in total. The suspect said that he was not feeling well and has been transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The police also carried out a search of Junk Bay Chinese Permanent Cemetery for the other missing body parts.
February 26th, 2023 – More body parts found
The investigating officers found several body parts in a large soup pot in the crime scene.
Forensic experts found a 6.5cm by 5.5cm hole at the back of the skull, which police suspect could have been the mark of the fatal blow. The spilt blood on the 7-seat car showed that she was attacked inside the car.
Alex Kwong, Anthony Kwong and Kwong Kau were charged with murder while Jenny Li, mother of Alex Kwong and Anthony Kwong, suspected to have been aware of the plot, was charged with perverting the course of justice.
The fifth suspect was allegedly Kwong Kau’s lover of 6 months and a masseur. She is suspected of helping him rent the ground-floor flat of the village house and another luxury flat west of where Alex Kwong hid. She was arrested on the afternoon of February 26th.
February 27th, 2023 – First court appearance
The suspects were remanded without bail after their first court appearance on charges of murder, obstruction and perversion of the course of justice.
The court has adjourned the hearing to May due to the lack of evidence. On the afternoon of February 27th, four suspects were apprehended to court.
