Loan Shark Killer Connected to River Rock Casino Seeks Mercy for Improved Conduct
Published on: November 15, 2022, 12:10pm
Last updated on: November 16, 2022, 3:19pm
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A former model inmate, serving a 25-year sentence in British Columbia for the kidnapping and murder of a River Rock Casino loan shark, has expressed optimism for a shorter jail term. This hope comes as Canadian news outlet, Global News, shares the latest developments in the case.
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Chu Ming Feng, Marked for 25-Year Penalty
On May 26, 2006, Chu Ming Feng along with fellow associate Guo Wei Liang lured Rong Lilly Li, a loan shark and River Rock Casino employee, out of the Richmond, Vancouver casino doors. The pair, under the impression that Li was carrying a substantial sum of money, discovered less than C$3,000 in cash and casino chips while forcing Li into their hired minivan.
Gaming Business,
Not as Planned
In court, it was revealed that Liang suggested the abduction and robbery, after incurring substantial gambling debts. Consequently, Feng agreed to participate in the scheme, with Liang ensuring that they would split their earnings.
Regulation,
As Feng studied his now lifeless victim’s $2,000 in casino chips, Liang was nowhere to be found.
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Richmond police managed to trace Li's movements using cellular records. Examinations led them back to Feng and Liang, who asserted his innocence during questioning. Ultimately, Feng's written confession and assistance in locating the buried body of Li sealed his fate.
The Faint Hope Clause
Convicted killers in British Columbia can appeal to court for early parole after serving fifteen years under the "faint hope clause" of the BC Criminal Code. Chu Ming Feng is hoping to leverage this provision in his case.
Defense and Prosecution
Feng's defense attorney, Eric Purtzki, intends to prove to the court that his client deserves an early release, since he no longer represents the individual who committed the murder in 2006. Purtzki plans to present the testimony of a psychologist who will vouch that Feng no longer poses a risk to the public, should he be released.
Meanwhile, the Crown will present an impact statement on behalf of Li’s daughter, who lost her mother at the tender age of a teenager.
Controversial Theories
According to Chu Ming Feng, Liang provided him with a mysterious bottle of water during the kidnapping, which caused him to behave out of character. While prosecutors dismissed the "water" theory as absurd, Liang never had the opportunity to share his account of the events.
River Rock Casino loan shark is hoping for early parole, Canada’s
Future Updates on Feng's Case
Throughout the rest of this week, British Columbia's Supreme Court will assess whether Chu Ming Feng has transformed enough to be eligible for earlier parole. The nation awaits their ruling.
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