Early Investigation Questioned

The Justice for Vicky concern group has written another letter to the Tung Chung police, copied to the Coroner’s Office. The letter, delivered by fax yesterday, 23 June, asked for or requested the consideration of information pertinent to the early stages of the police investigation into Vicky’s disappearance and death.
An important point to note is [...]

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Toxicology Results Negative

The results of the toxicology tests on blood and liver samples taken from Vicky’s body have been released. No toxic substances were found.
The report mentions the presence of a ’sub-therapeutic level’ of paracetamol in Vicky’s liver, but that is a very common condition. Paracetamol is the main ingredient of Panadol, which many people take for [...]

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Request for Toxicology Results

Vicky’s sister Irene today, 5 June, faxed the Coroner’s Office requesting the release of the toxicology test results if they are currently available. The latest possible date on which the results can be released is 15 June, but given the difficulty and delays Irene faced in securing the partial autopsy report, it seemed wise to [...]

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Preliminary Autopsy Results – Philippines

Vicky’s aunt Edith reports that the autopsy conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines has delivered a similar finding to that conducted in Hong Kong: death by drowning. However, two minor points should be mentioned.
The Philippine authorities found a small, superficial mark on Vicky’s neck that was not reported in Hong Kong. [...]

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Autopsy Finding: Death by Drowning

Few people will be surprised with the main finding of the partial autopsy report released to Vicky’s sister Irene yesterday, 19 May. As foreshadowed in the preliminary police report, the cause of death is listed simply as drowning.
Toxicology test results will be appended to the report when they become available. Unless those results offer any [...]

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Partial Autopsy Report Released

The Coroner’s Office has finally released a copy of the autopsy report to Vicky’s sister Irene. The copy does not include the toxicology test results, which still have to be appended to the original report.
A solicitor with experience in the area will read the report tomorrow to advise Irene and her family on whether any [...]

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Vicky’s Sister to Remain Longer in Hong Kong

Vicky’s sister Irene has decided to stay in Hong Kong longer than expected because she has encountered two significant difficulties.
The first problem is that Irene has yet to obtain a copy of the autopsy report on her sister’s body. The Coroner’s Office is engaging in callous delaying tactics and treating her with contempt. We will [...]

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Second Autopsy to be Held in Philippines

The ex-mayor of Lobo, Vicky’s home town in Batangas, the Philippines, has organised for a second autopsy to be held when her body returns next week. Regardless of the findings delivered in the autopsy report issued here in Hong Kong, this will help Vicky’s family rest assured that every avenue has been searched in explaining [...]

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Autopsy Report to be Released Soon

Vicky’s sister Irene has received permission to view the autopsy report without the toxicity test results. She is currently arranging documentation for proof of identity.
When the report has been received, Vicky’s family will be able to decide on their next steps, particularly whether a second autopsy will be necessary.

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Response on Autopsy Report Expected Soon

Two days ago we reported that a request had been made to the Coroner’s Office to release the autopsy report on Vicky’s body before the toxicity results are available. This will allow Vicky’s family to determine whether a second autopsy will be necessary, or whether her body should be flown back to the Philippines.
The family [...]

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Autopsy Update

The autopsy on Vicky’s body has been completed, except for a toxicity test that will be undertaken at a government laboratory. This could still take another month and a half, given the number of other cases already being processed by the laboratory. We will provide any available updates on the process when they come to [...]

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