Abby Choi Murder Trial Timeline: from Gruesome Discovery to Current Hearing
By Chloe Bennett
Q1: Are "Chris Choi's parents" the individuals charged in the Abby Choi murder?
No. The query confuses the names. Chris Tam was Abby Choi's de facto husband and long-term partner; his parents are the founders of the Tam Jai Yunnan Mixian food empire and had no involvement in the crime. The individuals charged with the murder are the parents of Choi's first husband (Alex Kwong), led by patriarch and former police sergeant Kwong Kau.
Q2: Why was the Kadoorie Hill apartment in Kwong Kau's name?
Choi purchased the HK$73 million flat in 2019 using her own capital, but registered the title under Kwong Kau’s name to avoid paying a 15% first-time buyer stamp duty. This common real estate tax practice left her legally vulnerable when she decided to sell the property against Kwong Kau's wishes.
Q3: What happened to Abby Choi’s children after the arrests?
Choi had four children: two with Alex Kwong and two with Chris Tam. Following the arrests, Chris Tam and Choi’s mother, Cheung Yin-fa, assumed primary physical care of all four siblings, ensuring they remained together under stable guardianship while legal custody proceedings continued in court.
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