Body in bag trial: Auckland sect leader Kaixiao Liu coached witness, recordings suggest
Auckland religious sect leader Kaixiao Liu is facing trial for the manslaughter and kidnapping of a 70-year-old woman. Police recordings suggest Liu attempted to coach witnesses and obstruct justice regarding the victim, whose remains were discovered in Gulf Harbour.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangers of isolated religious groups and the legal complexities of prosecuting cult leaders for human rights abuses.
Kaixiao Liu appears in the North Shore District Court in November 2024 after he was charged with the manslaughter of Shulai Wang, whose remains were found floating off Gulf Harbour. Photo / George Block
The article reports on court proceedings and police evidence without injecting editorial opinion.
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