'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand

Published: 9/8/2025
'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand
The high-profile 'Suitcase murder' trial of Hakyung Lee, accused of murdering her two children and concealing their remains in suitcases, has begun in New Zealand. Ms. Lee, extradited from South Korea, pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The prosecution is set to present arguments in the trial, expected to last up to four weeks, with the judge highlighting the importance of determining Ms. Lee's guilt or innocence based on facts and the possibility of insanity at the time of the alleged crimes.