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Gulf Harbour body trial: 'This is not a burial; it's a dumping', Crown says (opens original article in a new tab)

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The Crown alleges Shulai Wang died from suffocation after being tied and deprived of food in a controlled household, with her body later dumped at sea by four family members on trial for manslaughter and obstruction of justice.

  • Suffocation is the most likely cause of death for Shulai Wang, whose hands and feet were tied and mouth taped with a towel
  • The Crown alleges Wang was held in a controlled household where she faced food deprivation and physical restraint leading to her death
  • Defendants are accused of disposing of Wang's body in the sea without respecting her wish for a sea burial
  • Four family members are on trial for kidnapping, manslaughter, and obstructing justice

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