Mother convicted of murdering 2 children, leaving bodies in suitcases
Laywers for defendant Hakyung Lee said the children's deaths happened after their client 'descended into madness.' More
September 23, 2025
Hakyung Lee
Hakyung Lee was convicted of murdering her two children and ultimately leaving their bodies in suitcases inside an abandoned storage unit in Auckland before she fled to South Korea.
Seoul to extradite New Zealand murder suspect within 30 days
Police said the children were between 5 and 10 years old and had been dead for years when their bodies were found in the suitcases. More
November 14, 2022
South Korea to review extradition of New Zealand suspect
An official said prosecutors will likely apply for the review this week and that the court will have two months to decide on the case. More
October 27, 2022
Woman arrested in S. Korea after bodies found in New Zealand
Authorities didn't immediately say if the 42-year-old suspect was the dead children's mother. More
September 15, 2022
Police: Woman linked to suitcase deaths likely in S. Korea
South Korean police say they believe a possible relative of two children whose bodies were found in suitcases in New Zealand last week is likely in South Korea. More
August 22, 2022
New Zealand family finds children’s bodies in abandoned bags
The children were between 5 and 10 years old, had been dead for a number of years, and the suitcases had been in storage for at least three or four years, police said. More
August 18, 2022