New Zealand Mother Sentenced to Life for ‘Suitcase Murders’ of Her Children
A New Zealand mother, Hakyung Lee, has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of her two children, whose bodies she hid in suitcases. Lee, 45, was found guilty in September of killing eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo in 2018, shortly after the death of her husband.
High Court Judge Geoffrey Venning acknowledged that Lee’s mental health played a role in the case, but emphasized that her actions were deliberate and calculated. She must serve a minimum of 17 years before becoming eligible for parole.
The horrifying crime came to light in 2022 when a couple purchasing an abandoned storage unit in Auckland discovered the children’s remains inside the suitcases. The case shocked the nation and sparked widespread debate over parental responsibility, mental health, and child protection in New Zealand.
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