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RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
Murderer to testify at trial of another murder-accused man
Police at the scene of the couple's death in Ellerslie, November 2023.. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man who admitted murdering an Auckland couple in their Ellerslie home in 2023 will testify at the trial of another man also accused of the murder. Lok Fung Lorrence Li has pleaded not guilty to murdering husband and wife Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong, and conspiring to kill a third person, his former landlord. His trial in May was aborted on the first day after co-defendant Shu Man Poon pleaded guilty to killing the couple. Justice Matthew Downs confirmed in the High Court at Auckland this morning that Poon would testify on behalf of the Crown. The new trial date for Li is yet to be set. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Otago Daily Times
02-05-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Murder trial suspended
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, yesterday the trial was suspended and the jury were discharged. Justice Johnstone said a new trial for Li will be held at a later date.
1News
02-05-2025
- 1News
Ellerslie double-murder trial aborted
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 David Johnstone said a new trial will be held for Li at a later date. New ZealandCrime and JusticeAuckland
RNZ News
02-05-2025
- RNZ News
Ellerslie double-murder trial aborted
Photo: Supplied / NZ police 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.
