Prosecutors detail alleged planning in Abby Choi trial
RTHK · 9 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago6 MIN
Summary
The prosecution on Friday gave fuller details of what it says was a coordinated plan behind the killing of 28-year-old model Abby Choi, with the three accused allegedly renting a Lung Mei Tsuen village house, borrowing a similar-looking car and buying tools over several days before 21 February 2023. In court, jurors wearing gloves were invited to handle a hammer that prosecutors say may have caused Choi’s fatal head injuries, and were shown photographs of her head wounds. Prosecutors also relied on CCTV footage to argue that two of the accused discussed how to strike Choi, that she was likely attacked in a car before reaching Lung Mei Tsuen, and that clothing was changed and the vehicle cleaned afterwards. They further alleged the body was cooked not for consumption but to make remains harder to identify and to mask odours.
Key Points
- The three defendants — Kwong Kong-chi (鄺港智), Kwong Kong-kit (鄺港傑) and Kwong Kau (鄺球) — are charged with murdering Choi on 21 February 2023 and preventing the lawful burial of her body afterwards.
- Prosecutors said Kwong Kau inspected and measured the Lung Mei Tsuen unit on 2 February 2023, making 11 calls with his two sons, which they say showed joint involvement in choosing the site.
- The court heard that over several days the men allegedly bought a hammer, electric saw, stockpots, gloves, ropes, cable ties, chopping boards, blender, meat cutter, plastic boxes and suitcases.
- Prosecutors said the hammer bought by Kwong Kong-kit on 15 February was recovered from the village house, and that its handle carried Kwong Kong-chi’s DNA.
- CCTV shown in court allegedly captured Kwong Kong-kit and Kwong Kong-chi making downward striking gestures in a coffee shop, after which Choi was said to have been attacked in a car and taken to Lung Mei Tsuen.
Why It Matters
The prosecution is using surveillance footage, purchase records, forensic evidence and jurors’ direct handling of an exhibit to build a narrative of premeditation and separate roles for each defendant. For Hong Kong readers, the case is now moving beyond broad allegations into the detailed evidential picture that may shape how the jury assesses intent, participation and post-offence conduct.