Ellerslie double-murder trial aborted
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The trial of a man accused of murdering an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home in November 2023 has been suspended.
Lok Fung Lorrence Li, 27, had
pleaded not guilty
to murdering
Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok
and wife
Mei Han Chong
and conspiring to murder another woman months prior.
Proceedings were due to start on Monday, but were delayed, with Li's trial commencing on Thursday.
However, on Friday, the trial was suspended and the jury were discharged.
Justice Johnstone said a new trial for Li will be held at a later date.
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