26 February 2023 , 09:06
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The ex-husband of a model whose dismembered body parts were found alongside a meat slicer and an electric saw has been arrested by murder cops.
Abby Choi, 28, was a rising star in Hong Kong's fashion scene but was reported missing earlier this week and was later found butchered.
Parts of her body, including her legs, were found on Saturday in a rented home in the city.
Horrifically, police were unable to locate the victim's head, torso or hands at the grisly scene.
Overnight detectives arrested her ex-husband, who they said had been attempting to flee to one of the outlying islands by speedboat.
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The home had been rented by her ex-husband's parents (JEROME FAVRE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)His parents and brother were earlier taken into custody by investigating officers.
Police Superintendent Alan Chung said: “We believe the victim and her ex-husband’s family had many financial disputes involving huge sums.
“Someone was dissatisfied with how the victim handled her assets, which became a motive to kill.
“Police also have found that the flat was arranged by cold-blooded killers meticulously.
Police have arrested several people so far in connection to the horrific crime (JEROME FAVRE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)"Tools used to dismember human bodies were found in the flat, including meat grinders, chainsaws, long raincoats, gloves, and masks.
“We are still looking for the head.”
Human tissue was found in pots of soup, Chung added.
Chung also revealed authorities believe the 28-year-old model and influencer had financial disputes involving tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars (millions of GBP) with her ex-husband and his family and that "some people" were unhappy with how Choi handled her financial assets.
The model was last seen alive on Tuesday in nearby Tai Po, and had appeared on the cover of the L'Officiel Monaco fashion magazine this month.
Detectives are still attempting to find the model's head (JEROME FAVRE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)She had proudly shared a picture of the shoot with her 90,000 followers, with a caption alongside which said: "From Hong Kong to the cover of L'Official Monaco, my journey as a style icon continues.
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“Grateful for this recognition and the continued support along the way.”
Concerns were raised on Thursday and cops launched a search for the 28-year-old.
Officials believe Choi was in financial disputes with her ex and his family, totalling 100million HKD (£10.7million).
Around 100 police officers were seen at a cemetery in the city, where more parts of her body were believed to have been dumped.