
Forensic pathologist testifies that victim may have been struck seven times with a hammer
Forensic pathologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki testified in court that socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung likely suffered seven hammer blows to the head, resulting in a large cranial hole and fatal brain trauma during her alleged murder three years ago.
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Abby Choi Tin-fung was a Hong Kong socialite whose death became a high-profile criminal case. The trial is currently examining forensic evidence regarding the cause of death.
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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