Mother of accused killer describes daughter's mental health struggles

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3:03pm

Hakyung Lee, accused of murdering her two children, faced jurors as her mother testified about her daughter's mental state. The grandmother previously made multiple attempts to locate the children before their remains were discovered in suitcases within a storage unit.

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1. RNZThu 11 Sep 2025, 1:05pm

   Mother chastised murder-accused Hakyung Lee over wish to die (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 11 Sep 2025, 1:53pm

   Grandmother made numerous attempts to locate daughter, grandchildren before remains found in suitcases (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 11 Sep 2025, 3:03pm

   Suitcase murder trial: Hakyung Lee’s mother recounts despair before child killings (opens in new tab)