Abby Choi murder trial: Ex-father-in-law called her birthing machine
During the murder trial of socialite Abby Choi, her partner testified that her former father-in-law verbally abused her and attempted to assault her prior to her death. The testimony describes a breakdown in family relations that preceded the alleged conspiracy to murder.
Why it matters
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the involvement of the victim's former in-laws.
Abby Choi, who was 28 when she died, was the scion of a wealthy family reportedly involved in the construction industry.
Listen Summarise Abby Choi’s partner told court her ex-father-in-law called her a “birthing machine” and tried to attack her, marking a break with the Kwong family in 2022. Tam said Choi vanished on 21 February 2023, while her former in-laws seemed unconcerned and urged delay before police were told. Choi, 28, was later found dismembered in Tai Po. Her ex-husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law are on trial for murder and preventing burial. AI generated
Slain socialite Abby Choi’s former father-in-law tried to assault her during an argument and called her a “birthing machine” before allegedly conspiring with his two sons to murder her three years ago, Hong Kong media reported.
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