The Abby Choi murder case: Slain Hong Kong socialite could have been hit on the head seven times with hammer, murder trial told

The Star Malaysia · Brian Wong · 2026-11-06 11:39 UTC

Forensic pathologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki tells court that 28-year-old influencer was fatally struck on the head with a blunt object.

Abby Choi disappeared in February 2023. The government forensic pathologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki testified in the High Court on Thursday. -- Photo: Handout/SCMP

HONG KONG (SCMP): Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung could have been struck on the head seven times with a hammer when she was allegedly murdered three years ago, a court has heard.

Forensic pathologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki said on Thursday that Choi was fatally struck on the head with a blunt object, leaving a large hole on the right side of her head and causing extensive bleeding in her brain and skull.

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