A murder trial has started in Hong Kong for the former husband and in-laws of Abby Choi, a well-known socialite. The trial began on Monday, over three years after parts of her dismembered body were found in a home. This case shocked the city, which typically experiences very little violent crime. The accused are Abby Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong, his father, Kwong Kau, and his brother, Anthony Kwong. They are being tried for the murder of Abby Choi, which allegedly took place in February 2023. If found guilty of murder, they face life imprisonment. They are also charged with obstructing the lawful burial of a body. Abby Choi was a 28-year-old socialite who was known for sharing her glamorous lifestyle on social media, particularly on Instagram. She frequently posted about her involvement in photo shoots and fashion shows. In the days before her death, she shared photos from attending a Dior show at Paris Fashion Week. The case has drawn significant public attention, especially in Hong Kong, an Asian financial hub known for its low levels of violent crime. Before the trial began, dozens of people gathered outside the courtroom, and a live broadcast was set up for those who could not enter. The three defendants wore masks and appeared calm during their court appearance. Kwong Kau was dressed in a white T-shirt, while his sons wore suits. In 2023, police discovered some body parts inside a unit in Tai Po, a suburban district of Hong Kong. They later searched a landfill for additional evidence. Abby Choi had two children with Alex Kwong. After their divorce, she remarried and had two younger children with her second husband. The prosecution is expected to present its case at a later date, and the trial is anticipated to last around 45 days. As the trial progresses, more details about the events leading to Abby Choi’s death and the alleged involvement of the defendants will be brought to light. The case has become one of the most high-profile criminal trials in Hong Kong in recent years.