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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.
