Woman accused of killing her 2 kids stuffing their bodies in suitcases goes on trial

Описание: Woman accused of killing her 2 kids, stuffing their bodies in suitcases goes on trial
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In Wellington, New Zealand, a trial has commenced for Hakyung Lee, accused of the heinous crime of murdering her two young children, six-year-old Minu Jo and eight-year-old Yuna Jo, in June of 2018. Their remains, discovered in suitcases at an abandoned Auckland storage unit in August 2022, remained hidden for years. Lee, a New Zealand citizen, had fled to South Korea shortly after the alleged killings, even changing her name.

A jury has been selected for the four-week trial at the High Court in Auckland. Prosecutors intend to present their case, calling approximately 40 witnesses. Notably, Lee is representing herself, with legal counsel on standby. She entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. The precise cause of the children's deaths remains undetermined, though prescription sleeping medication found in their bodies is a focus, with other possibilities not ruled out. This trial unfolds against the backdrop of Lee's husband's death from cancer in 2017. The court may also consider Lee's mental state at the time of the alleged offenses. The distressing nature of the proceedings has led to Lee being permitted to view the trial from an adjacent room. The children's bodies were found after a new owner of an auctioned storage locker discovered the grim contents. Lee was apprehended in South Korea and subsequently extradited to New Zealand to face justice. If you like our content, don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel, NEWS TODAY.
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