The Shocking Murder and Dismemberment of Hong Kong Model Abby Choi

LOVE MURDER

Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette

True Crime, Comedy

4.6 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 March 2023

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

The murder of Hong Kong influencer and model Abby Choi has captured the world's attention, both for the disturbing details of the crime as well as for the callousness of the motivations behind it. Abby's ex-husband and ex-father, mother and brother in law have all been arrested. On this week's Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie break down the terrible case. Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong making the news right now. Sources: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3211664/last-days-abby-choi-timeline-hong-kong-model-murder-plot-linked-suspected-property-dispute https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3211805/former-husband-slain-hong-kong-model-abby-choi-appears-court-7-cases-alleged-theft-over-last-decade https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3211745/abby-chois-former-father-law-listed-owner-hk2-million-subsidised-hong-kong-flat-just-months-after https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3211531/murder-hong-kong-model-plotted-ex-father-law-flying-tigers-police-team-search-missing-body-parts https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3211569/ex-father-law-hong-kong-model-and-his-eldest-son-charged-murder https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/police-continue-search-for-rest-of-hong-kong-socialite-abby-choi-s-body https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/behind-the-birkin-bags-and-luxury-coats-hong-kong-socialite-abby-choi-was-mother-s-pride https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/fashion-icon-influencer-who-is-hk-socialite-abby-choi https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/four-appear-in-hong-kong-court-charged-with-gruesome-murder-of-abby-choi https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hk-socialite-s-murder-even-after-divorce-abby-choi-maintained-close-ties-with-ex-husband-and-family https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/4-family-members-and-a-mistress-who-are-the-5-linked-to-hk-model-abby-choi-s-grisly-murder https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/what-we-know-about-the-luxury-apartment-linked-to-abby-choi-s-murder-probe Find LOVE MURDER online: Website: lovemurder.love Instagram: @lovemurderpod Twitter: @lovemurderpod Facebook: LoveMrdrPod TikTok: @LoveMurderPod Patreon: /LoveMurderPod Credits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back to Love Murder Current Affairs, our show about the cases of love gone
0:13.0	fatally wrong that are in the news right now.
0:17.0	Today we are turning to a case that has absolutely grabbed the world's attention.
0:23.0	Abby Choi's Instagram looked like a social media dream.
0:27.0	The pages are full of beautiful outfits, chic designer collaborations,
0:32.0	and unique luxury experiences from around the world.
0:35.0	Just two weeks ago, the Hong Kong model and influencer posted an image of herself
0:40.0	on a magazine cover, writing from Hong Kong to the cover of Laficiel Monaco.
0:46.0	My journey as a style icon continues.
0:49.0	Grateful for this recognition and the continued support along the way.
0:53.0	Now, less than a month later, Abby is again splashed all over the media,
0:59.0	but this time for the worst of reasons.
1:03.0	Last Wednesday, Abby was reported missing on Friday.
1:06.0	Her dismembered remains were discovered in a house being rented by her former in-laws.
1:11.0	So how did we get here and how could it have all gone so wrong?
1:16.0	Abby was born on July 11, 1994.
1:19.0	Abby was not just a Hong Kong socialite, but a member of the International Fashion World.
1:25.0	She had been featured in magazines including Elle, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.
1:30.0	She had famous celebrity friends and had grown a large Instagram following
1:34.0	through her unique sense of style.
1:36.0	In an interview, she said, I am a person who keeps absorbing inspiration
1:40.0	and always tries new styles.
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