A New Zealand court has sentenced the mother who killed her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases to life behind bars. High Court judge Geoffrey Venning sentenced Hakyung Lee, a New Zealander of Korean origin, to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years, in a case that shocked the country and became known as the suitcase murders. Lee was earlier convicted of killing her son and daughter in 2018, then storing their remains inside suitcases in a rented storage unit. The bodies went unnoticed for four years until 2022, when a family that bought the contents of the abandoned locker at auction opened it and made the grim discovery.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-explains-new-zealand-s-suitcase-murders-gory-details-of-the-chilling-case-of-a-mother-her-children-and-a-dark-secret-1758619535172">WION explains-New Zealand's suitcase murders: Gory details of the chilling case of a mother, her children, and a dark secret</a><h2>Guilty of killing "particularly vulnerable" children</h2>On Wednesday (Nov 26), High Court judge Geoffrey Venning handed down the sentence, ordering that Lee must serve at least 17 years before she can apply for parole. He described the victims, Minu and Yuna, aged six and eight, as "particularly vulnerable". In court, the 45-year-old murderer appeared calm and silent, listening through a translator as her fate was read out.Lee admitted early on that she gave the children a fatal overdose of prescription medication. She later left New Zealand, changed her name, and lived in South Korea until authorities tracked her down and extradited her to stand trial.<h2>Depressive episode or homicidal tendencies</h2>The sentencing hearing focused less on what happened and more on why. Lee’s legal team argued she was not in her right mind, saying her husband’s death in 2017 sent her into a deep depression and left her suicidal. A forensic psychiatrist testified that Lee believed she was sparing her children from suffering and thought killing them was the only way forward.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mother-of-two-found-guilty-in-new-zealand-s-chilling-suitcase-murders-case-1758601755312">Mother of two found guilty of killing children in New Zealand’s chilling ‘suitcase murders’ case</a>Prosecutors pushed back, telling the court that her attempts to conceal the bodies and flee overseas showed she understood the gravity of her actions. The jury sided with the prosecution.Lee’s mother, Choon Ja Lee, questioned, "If she wanted to die why didn't she die alone? Why did she take the innocent children with her?". Her brother-in-law Sei Wook Cho, said the kid's other grandmother, battling cancer, still does not know what happened and that his "daily existence is a time bomb of fear" that she could find out at any moment.&nbsp;

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A New Zealand court has sentenced the mother who killed her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases to life behind bars. High Court judge Geoffrey Venning sentenced Hakyung Lee, a New Zealander of Korean origin, to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years, in a case that shocked the country and became known as the suitcase murders. Lee was earlier convicted of killing her son and daughter in 2018, then storing their remains inside suitcases in a rented storage unit. The bodies went unnoticed for four years until 2022, when a family that bought the contents of the abandoned locker at auction opened it and made the grim discovery. Also read | WION explains-New Zealand's suitcase murders: Gory details of the chilling case of a mother, her children, and a dark secret Guilty of killing "particularly vulnerable" children On Wednesday (Nov 26), High Court judge Geoffrey Venning handed down the sentence, ordering that Lee must serve at least 17 years before she can apply for parole. He described the victims, Minu and Yuna, aged six and eight, as "particularly vulnerable". In court, the 45-year-old murderer appeared calm and silent, listening through a translator as her fate was read out. Lee admitted early on that she gave the children a fatal overdose of prescription medication. She later left New Zealand, changed her name, and lived in South Korea until authorities tracked her down and extradited her to stand trial. Depressive episode or homicidal tendencies The sentencing hearing focused less on what happened and more on why. Lee’s legal team argued she was not in her right mind, saying her husband’s death in 2017 sent her into a deep depression and left her suicidal. A forensic psychiatrist testified that Lee believed she was sparing her children from suffering and thought killing them was the only way forward. Also read | Mother of two found guilty of killing children in New Zealand’s chilling ‘suitcase murders’ case Prosecutors pushed back, telling the court that her attempts to conceal the bodies and flee overseas showed she understood the gravity of her actions. The jury sided with the prosecution. Lee’s mother, Choon Ja Lee, questioned, "If she wanted to die why didn't she die alone? Why did she take the innocent children with her?". Her brother-in-law Sei Wook Cho, said the kid's other grandmother, battling cancer, still does not know what happened and that his "daily existence is a time bomb of fear" that she could find out at any moment.

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New Zealand suitcase murders: Mother who killed her children, stuffed their bodies in storage sentenced to life imprisonment

In New Zealand, Hakyung Lee, a mother of two, has been found guilty of killing her children and stashing their bodies in suitcases. On Tuesday (Sep 23), the ruling in the high-profile case that came to be known as the ‘New Zealand suitcase murders’ was announced. The gruesome murder drew international attention and shocked many with its horrific details. Lee, "in sound mind, deliberately murdered" her children, eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo, before stuffing their corpses into suitcases, noted the prosecutor in her summary. What could cause a mother to murder her own children? Horrifying details of the 'Suicide murders' here.<h2>Why did Hakyung Lee kill her children?</h2>The mother of two, as per reports, went into depression after her husband Ian Jo was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Within five months of the diagnosis, he died, leaving behind Lee and their two children.According to reports, in the lead-up to Jo's death, the mother of two on several occasions had suggested that she and her children would also die if he did. She had allegedly also texted him saying, "if you die I will die along with our two kids". She had even told her friend that she would've been less sad if the children had died instead of her husband Ian Jo.<h2>The horrifying way in which the bodies were discovered</h2>According to a BBC report, on 10 August 2022, two people in New Zealand won an auction for an abandoned storage locker. They purchased the abandoned locker, which was filled with household items including bikes, clothing and two suitcases for $401 New Zealand dollars ($238). Later, they made a horrifying discovery - the bodies of two children tightly wrapped in plastic bags stuffed inside the suitcases.The children were identified as Yuna Jo and Minu Jo, who were eight and six when they were killed, and the storage locker was found to belong to their mother Hakyung Lee.Autopsy of the corpses found no signs of trauma, but traces of Nortriptyline, an antidepressant were found in the chest cavity and liver of both the kids. The drug was prescribed to Lee when she told a doctor that she had trouble sleeping and felt dizzy following her husband's cancer diagnosis.<h2>How was Lee arrested?</h2>Lee was arrested in September 2022 in Ulsan, South Korea, after a global red notice was released against her. Prosecutors at the beginning of her trial alleged that Lee changed her name and relocated to South Korea a month after killing her children.Hakyung Lee's lawyers argued that the death of her husband in 2017 had sent her into a depressive spiral. A forensic psychiatrist testified that she had experienced deep depression, suicidal thoughts, and guilt, and that she believed ending her children’s lives was the morally right action.The prosecution, however, presented a contrasting narrative. They pointed to Lee’s efforts to conceal the bodies, her decision to leave the country, and steps she had taken to distance herself from her previous life — including changing her name and severing ties with New Zealand — as evidence that she knew her actions were wrong.&nbsp;

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In New Zealand, Hakyung Lee, a mother of two, has been found guilty of killing her children and stashing their bodies in suitcases. On Tuesday (Sep 23), the ruling in the high-profile case that came to be known as the ‘New Zealand suitcase murders’ was announced. The gruesome murder drew international attention and shocked many with its horrific details. Lee, "in sound mind, deliberately murdered" her children, eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo, before stuffing their corpses into suitcases, noted the prosecutor in her summary. What could cause a mother to murder her own children? Horrifying details of the 'Suicide murders' here. Why did Hakyung Lee kill her children? The mother of two, as per reports, went into depression after her husband Ian Jo was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Within five months of the diagnosis, he died, leaving behind Lee and their two children. According to reports, in the lead-up to Jo's death, the mother of two on several occasions had suggested that she and her children would also die if he did. She had allegedly also texted him saying, "if you die I will die along with our two kids". She had even told her friend that she would've been less sad if the children had died instead of her husband Ian Jo. The horrifying way in which the bodies were discovered According to a BBC report, on 10 August 2022, two people in New Zealand won an auction for an abandoned storage locker. They purchased the abandoned locker, which was filled with household items including bikes, clothing and two suitcases for $401 New Zealand dollars ($238). Later, they made a horrifying discovery - the bodies of two children tightly wrapped in plastic bags stuffed inside the suitcases. The children were identified as Yuna Jo and Minu Jo, who were eight and six when they were killed, and the storage locker was found to belong to their mother Hakyung Lee. Autopsy of the corpses found no signs of trauma, but traces of Nortriptyline, an antidepressant were found in the chest cavity and liver of both the kids. The drug was prescribed to Lee when she told a doctor that she had trouble sleeping and felt dizzy following her husband's cancer diagnosis. How was Lee arrested? Lee was arrested in September 2022 in Ulsan, South Korea, after a global red notice was released against her. Prosecutors at the beginning of her trial alleged that Lee changed her name and relocated to South Korea a month after killing her children. Hakyung Lee's lawyers argued that the death of her husband in 2017 had sent her into a depressive spiral. A forensic psychiatrist testified that she had experienced deep depression, suicidal thoughts, and guilt, and that she believed ending her children’s lives was the morally right action. The prosecution, however, presented a contrasting narrative. They pointed to Lee’s efforts to conceal the bodies, her decision to leave the country, and steps she had taken to distance herself from her previous life — including changing her name and severing ties with New Zealand — as evidence that she knew her actions were wrong.

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In New Zealand, a mother of two was found guilty on Tuesday (Sep 23) of killing her children and stashing their bodies in suitcases. Announcing the ruling in the high-profile case that came to be known as the ‘New Zealand suitcase murders’ and drew international attention, the prosecutor in her summary noted that the woman Hakyung Lee, "in sound mind, deliberately murdered" her children, eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo, before stuffing their corpses into suitcases.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-pregnant-women-to-tough-it-out-without-paracetamol-claims-amish-have-no-autism-because-they-lack-tylenol-1758589438052">Trump tells pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ without paracetamol, claims Amish have ‘no autism’ because they lack Tylenol</a><h2>The chilling murders</h2>Hakyung Lee, 45, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was extradited from Seoul in 2022 after the remains of her children, Yuna and Minu Jo, were discovered in a storage unit in South Auckland. The children, aged eight and six at the time of their deaths, had been dead for at least three to four years before the discovery.Lee had confessed to killing her children, so the trial focused not on whether she committed the murders, but on her mental state at the time. Under New Zealand law, defendants are presumed sane unless proven otherwise, meaning it was up to the defence to establish that Lee was not criminally responsible due to insanity.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-militarist-anarchist-enterprise-trump-signs-order-branding-antifa-a-terrorist-organisation-1758594113007">‘Militarist, anarchist enterprise’: Trump signs order branding Antifa a terrorist organisation</a><h2>Mental insanity or planned murders</h2>Hakyung Lee's lawyers argued that the death of her husband in 2017 had sent her into a depressive spiral. A forensic psychiatrist testified that she had experienced deep depression, suicidal thoughts, and guilt, and that she believed ending her children’s lives was the morally right action.The prosecution, however, presented a contrasting narrative. They pointed to Lee’s efforts to conceal the bodies, her decision to leave the country, and steps she had taken to distance herself from her previous life — including changing her name and severing ties with New Zealand — as evidence that she knew her actions were wrong. “Ms Lee deliberately, and in sound mind, deliberately murdered Minu and Yuna,” prosecutor Natalie Walker said in her closing statement, calling for a verdict of guilty.After just two hours of deliberation, the jury at Auckland High Court returned guilty verdicts. Justice Geoffrey Venning acknowledged the natural sympathy jurors might feel for the children and, separately, for Lee herself, but emphasised the importance of basing the verdict on evidence.Lee now faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years. Before being sent to prison, she may be detained in a mental health facility under a compulsory treatment order. Sentencing is scheduled for November.Throughout the three-week trial, Lee remained largely silent, sitting with her head bowed and hair obscuring her face. Although she technically represented herself, she did not participate in or ask questions during the proceedings. &nbsp;

In a high-profile case known as the "New Zealand suitcase murders," a jury on Tuesday found Hakyung Lee, a mother of two, guilty of the murders of her children. 

In New Zealand, a mother of two was found guilty on Tuesday (Sep 23) of killing her children and stashing their bodies in suitcases. Announcing the ruling in the high-profile case that came to be known as the ‘New Zealand suitcase murders’ and drew international attention, the prosecutor in her summary noted that the woman Hakyung Lee, "in sound mind, deliberately murdered" her children, eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo, before stuffing their corpses into suitcases. Also read | Trump tells pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ without paracetamol, claims Amish have ‘no autism’ because they lack Tylenol The chilling murders Hakyung Lee, 45, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was extradited from Seoul in 2022 after the remains of her children, Yuna and Minu Jo, were discovered in a storage unit in South Auckland. The children, aged eight and six at the time of their deaths, had been dead for at least three to four years before the discovery. Lee had confessed to killing her children, so the trial focused not on whether she committed the murders, but on her mental state at the time. Under New Zealand law, defendants are presumed sane unless proven otherwise, meaning it was up to the defence to establish that Lee was not criminally responsible due to insanity. Also read | ‘Militarist, anarchist enterprise’: Trump signs order branding Antifa a terrorist organisation Mental insanity or planned murders Hakyung Lee's lawyers argued that the death of her husband in 2017 had sent her into a depressive spiral. A forensic psychiatrist testified that she had experienced deep depression, suicidal thoughts, and guilt, and that she believed ending her children’s lives was the morally right action. The prosecution, however, presented a contrasting narrative. They pointed to Lee’s efforts to conceal the bodies, her decision to leave the country, and steps she had taken to distance herself from her previous life — including changing her name and severing ties with New Zealand — as evidence that she knew her actions were wrong. “Ms Lee deliberately, and in sound mind, deliberately murdered Minu and Yuna,” prosecutor Natalie Walker said in her closing statement, calling for a verdict of guilty. After just two hours of deliberation, the jury at Auckland High Court returned guilty verdicts. Justice Geoffrey Venning acknowledged the natural sympathy jurors might feel for the children and, separately, for Lee herself, but emphasised the importance of basing the verdict on evidence. Lee now faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years. Before being sent to prison, she may be detained in a mental health facility under a compulsory treatment order. Sentencing is scheduled for November. Throughout the three-week trial, Lee remained largely silent, sitting with her head bowed and hair obscuring her face. Although she technically represented herself, she did not participate in or ask questions during the proceedings.

In a high-profile case known as the "New Zealand suitcase murders," a jury on Tuesday found Hakyung Lee, a mother of two, guilty of the murders of her children.

Mother of two found guilty of killing children in New Zealand’s chilling ‘suitcase murders’ case

Hakyung Lee, the South Korean woman, who was accused of murdering her two children, can be named for the first time. The bodies of the children were found in abandoned suitcases last year. The exact year of the murders is not known.

In a report published by Radio New Zealand (RNZ), it was mentioned that the 42-year-old has lost the fight to keep her name secret and had pleaded not guilty to two charges of murder.

Today, the Court of Appeal denied Lee's request for name suppression to be extended until the end of the trial, which is set to commence in April of next year.&nbsp;

While concluding, Justice Cull stated that the evidence did not meet the standard required to prove that publication would cause Lee great hardship or jeopardise her safety.&nbsp;

The bodies of the two young children, aged five to ten years, were discovered in suitcases&nbsp;in Auckland, New Zealand, in August 2022. The woman, the mother of the children, was arrested and will stand trial in 2024.&nbsp;

The bodies were hidden in suitcases for several years before an Auckland family purchased the bags in an online auction held by a storage facility. They carried the baggage home in early August before discovering them and notifying authorities.&nbsp;

NZ Herald reported that Lee's lawyer, Chris Wilkinson-Smith, argued that the publication of her name could result in extreme hardship or endanger the woman's safety, and could also affect her ability to engage in court proceedings or medical assessments.&nbsp;

However, the news report mentioned that Crown Prosecutor Gareth Kayes and lawyer for NZME Tania Goatley disagreed. They have submitted that there was no evidence that publication sufficiently heightened the defendant's risk profile.&nbsp;

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Hakyung Lee, the South Korean woman, who was accused of murdering her two children, can be named for the first time. The bodies of the children were found in abandoned suitcases last year.

Hakyung Lee, the South Korean woman, who was accused of murdering her two children, can be named for the first time. The bodies of the children were found in abandoned suitcases last year. The exact year of the murders is not known. In a report published by Radio New Zealand (RNZ), it was mentioned that the 42-year-old has lost the fight to keep her name secret and had pleaded not guilty to two charges of murder. Today, the Court of Appeal denied Lee's request for name suppression to be extended until the end of the trial, which is set to commence in April of next year. While concluding, Justice Cull stated that the evidence did not meet the standard required to prove that publication would cause Lee great hardship or jeopardise her safety. The bodies of the two young children, aged five to ten years, were discovered in suitcases in Auckland, New Zealand, in August 2022. The woman, the mother of the children, was arrested and will stand trial in 2024. The bodies were hidden in suitcases for several years before an Auckland family purchased the bags in an online auction held by a storage facility. They carried the baggage home in early August before discovering them and notifying authorities. NZ Herald reported that Lee's lawyer, Chris Wilkinson-Smith, argued that the publication of her name could result in extreme hardship or endanger the woman's safety, and could also affect her ability to engage in court proceedings or medical assessments. However, the news report mentioned that Crown Prosecutor Gareth Kayes and lawyer for NZME Tania Goatley disagreed. They have submitted that there was no evidence that publication sufficiently heightened the defendant's risk profile. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New Zealand: Woman charged with murdering children found in suitcase can be named

The South Korean authorities on Tuesday said that they had extradited the 42-year-old woman, a murder suspect to New Zealand on Monday (Nov 29) evening at the Incheon international airport near Seoul.&nbsp;

The South Korean ministry in its statement said, "With the extradition, we hope that the truth of the case, which has garnered worldwide attention, will be revealed through the fair and strict judicial process of New Zealand."&nbsp;

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The extradition was issued by the justice minister of South Korea, Han Dong-hoon earlier this month. The Seoul high court also issued her extradition after the woman expressed her consent in writing, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

The unidentified woman was arrested in August this year after the discovery of two dead bodies of children who died years ago. She was first arrested by the South Korean government based on a domestic court order, but later New Zealand's authorities requested her provisional arrest.&nbsp;

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New Zealand's police said that both the children had been dead for years and the suitcase had been stored in Auckland for at least three or four years. Both were between the age group of five and 10. The children were found by a New Zealand family who bought some abandoned goods including suitcases from an online auction website.&nbsp;

As per South Korean police, the woman was born in South Korea. She later moved to New Zealand and even gained citizenship. However, as per the immigration record, she returned to South Korea in 2018.&nbsp;

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The South Korean authorities on Tuesday said that they had extradited the 42-year-old woman, a murder suspect to New Zealand on Monday (Nov 29) evening at the Incheon international airport near Seoul.

The South Korean authorities on Tuesday said that they had extradited the 42-year-old woman, a murder suspect to New Zealand on Monday (Nov 29) evening at the Incheon international airport near Seoul. The South Korean ministry in its statement said, "With the extradition, we hope that the truth of the case, which has garnered worldwide attention, will be revealed through the fair and strict judicial process of New Zealand." Also read | New Zealand 'suitcase murders': Seoul court approves extradition of suspect Korean woman The extradition was issued by the justice minister of South Korea, Han Dong-hoon earlier this month. The Seoul high court also issued her extradition after the woman expressed her consent in writing, the Guardian reported. The unidentified woman was arrested in August this year after the discovery of two dead bodies of children who died years ago. She was first arrested by the South Korean government based on a domestic court order, but later New Zealand's authorities requested her provisional arrest. Also read | South Korea: 42-year-old woman arrested over dead children found in suitcases in New Zealand New Zealand's police said that both the children had been dead for years and the suitcase had been stored in Auckland for at least three or four years. Both were between the age group of five and 10. The children were found by a New Zealand family who bought some abandoned goods including suitcases from an online auction website. As per South Korean police, the woman was born in South Korea. She later moved to New Zealand and even gained citizenship. However, as per the immigration record, she returned to South Korea in 2018. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New Zealand 'suitcase murder': South Korea hands over the 42-year-old suspect to Wellington authorities

A court in South Korea on Friday approved the extradition of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children, found dead in a suitcase that a New Zealand couple bought in an online auction. The Seoul High Court said that its decision came after the accused woman agreed to be sent back to New Zealand.

The local South Korean media has reported that the accused woman herself is the mother of murdered children.&nbsp;

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The woman, however, had denied the charges earlier in September.

"I didn't do it," the accused, whose name has been withheld by the authorities, told a group of reporters.

New Zealand suitcase murders: What next?

Next, it is now up to South Korea’s justice minister, Han Dong-hoon, to make the final call on whether she will be sent to New Zealand.

The woman was arrested in September following a court warrant issued after New Zealand formally arrested her provisional arrest. Following her arrest, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern-led country requested formal extradition of the accused woman from South Korea.

New Zealand police said the South Korean warrant was in connection with two murder charges, and that they requested South Korean authorities keep the woman in jail until she is extradited.

About New Zealand suitcase murders

The bodies of two children were discovered in August after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in an online auction. Police said the family had nothing to do with the deaths. The children were aged between 5 and 10 years and had been dead for years, according to police.

South Korean police say the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. Immigration records show she returned to South Korea in 2018.

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A court in South Korea on Friday approved the extradition of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children, found dead in a suitcase that a New Zealand couple bought in an online auction. The Seoul High Court said that its decision came after the accused woman agreed to be sent back to New Zealand. The local South Korean media has reported that the accused woman herself is the mother of murdered children. ALSO READ | South Korea: 42-year-old woman arrested over dead children found in suitcases in New Zealand The woman, however, had denied the charges earlier in September. "I didn't do it," the accused, whose name has been withheld by the authorities, told a group of reporters. New Zealand suitcase murders: What next? Next, it is now up to South Korea’s justice minister, Han Dong-hoon, to make the final call on whether she will be sent to New Zealand. The woman was arrested in September following a court warrant issued after New Zealand formally arrested her provisional arrest. Following her arrest, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern-led country requested formal extradition of the accused woman from South Korea. New Zealand police said the South Korean warrant was in connection with two murder charges, and that they requested South Korean authorities keep the woman in jail until she is extradited. About New Zealand suitcase murders The bodies of two children were discovered in August after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in an online auction. Police said the family had nothing to do with the deaths. The children were aged between 5 and 10 years and had been dead for years, according to police. South Korean police say the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. Immigration records show she returned to South Korea in 2018. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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