Hakyung Lee, accused of killing her children in 2018 and hiding their bodies, is on trial for murder, with prosecutors arguing she knew her actions were wrong.

Hakyung Lee, accused of killing her two young children in 2018 and hiding their bodies in suitcases for four years, knew her actions were wrong and should be found guilty, prosecutors told the jury in Auckland’s High Court. The Crown argued her conduct—such as buying storage space, duct tape, and bin liners, and applying for a name change on the same day the children were last seen alive—showed premeditation and awareness. Lee admitted to the killings but claims she was mentally unfit at the time due to depression and delusions. Prosecutors highlighted her inconsistent stories and digital evidence indicating the children were alive when she made key purchases. The defense maintains she was not criminally responsible due to mental illness. The jury will now decide whether she is guilty of murder or not guilty by reason of insanity.