Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Former husband and in-laws stand trial in Abby Choi killing
Abby Choi was a 28-year-old Hong Kong socialite known for fashion photos and shows.
In February 2023, she was allegedly killed.
Police later found some of her body parts in a house in Tai Po.
They also searched a landfill for more evidence.
Her former husband, Alex Kwong, and his father and brother are accused of the killing.
They deny no facts in this report because the trial is still underway.
The defendants also face a charge related to preventing her lawful burial.
The trial began Monday and is expected to last about 45 days.
If convicted of murder, they could receive life imprisonment.
Alex Kwong and his parents, Kwong Kau and Anthony Kwong, are accused of killing Abby Choi in February 2023.
The defendants also face charges of preventing the lawful burial of a body.
Police found some of Choi’s body parts at a house in Tai Po and searched a landfill for evidence.
The trial began Monday in Hong Kong, where violent crime is generally rare.
The jury trial is expected to last 45 days, and a murder conviction carries life imprisonment.
- Who
- Alex Kwong, his father Kwong Kau, and his brother Anthony Kwong are accused in the killing of Abby Choi.
- What
- A murder trial began, including a charge of preventing the lawful burial of a body.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred in February 2023; the trial began Monday, more than three years later.
- Where
- The trial is taking place in Hong Kong, and body parts were found at a house in Tai Po.
- Why
- The defendants are being tried over allegations that they killed Choi and prevented her lawful burial.
- Victim
- Abby Choi, a 28-year-old Hong Kong socialite
- Defendants
- Alex Kwong, Kwong Kau, and Anthony Kwong
- Alleged killing
- February 2023
- Charges
- Murder and preventing the lawful burial of a body
- Evidence search
- Some body parts were found at a house in Tai Po; police also searched a landfill
- Potential sentence
- Life imprisonment if convicted of murder
- Expected trial length
- 45 days