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Police have confirmed that they believe Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong was killed in her home and her body was placed in the trunk of her car.
Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers
Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
The 55-year-old businesswoman was reported missing from her home in Suzetta Place, Sunnyhills, on Saturday and her body was found in the trunk of a car a few streets away.
During an update on the investigation this afternoon, Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers confirmed that police were satisfied that she was murdered at her home.
He said he could safely say that the police were making progress in their investigation.
“At this moment I am not going to speculate, we are only going to operate on facts.”
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The businesswoman had had financial difficulties with her three companies in the 18 months prior to her death. Records showed that three businesses owned by Zhong had been listed for sale or placed on hold since 2019.
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Vickers said today that the body police found had been formally identified as Zhong. An examination of the scene is still underway at Zhong’s home in Suzetta Place.
The last confirmed sighting they have of Zhong still alive was at his home at 4.30pm on Friday afternoon. His car was found at 10 a.m. the next day.
A part of the investigation focuses on Friday 27 to Saturday 28 November.
“It would be particularly attractive if you’ve seen Elizabeth’s black Landrover in between, if you haven’t contacted the police yet, please do so … no matter how small or insignificant information you think it may have.”
The phone call to alert police was made by a “close associate,” he said.
“We have contacted the Chinese consulate, and as the investigation progresses, more consultations will be held with the China-based agencies.”
