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Generally, the prisoner was impressed to be amiable, though his moods fluctuated from being high-spirited and verbal to become silent at times. Nevertheless, he considered that the prisoner was normal. Considering the prisoner's good character and past behaviour, Mr AU prayed for leniency to the prisoner.
(prisoner's co-worker, clerk of the factory)
recalled that she joined the factory before the
et prisoner. Like her employer, she had a sympathic view on the prisoner and passed favourable comments on his performance at work.
The prisoner was said to be on good terms with other workers.
expressed that she did not know the prisoner's girlfriend. About half a year before the present incident, the prisoner had expressed worry about losing his girlfriend because of the deceased. He had tried his best to save their friendship by giving her valuable gifts and inviting her to have trips to Macau and Kwang tung Province respectively.
did not believe that he killed the deceased with intent. She also prayed for the commutation of his death sentence.
was contacted on phone. Though the prisoner had graduated for about five years, he could easily recall this student with a good impression.
remarked that the prisoner was diligent and willing to learn. His academic performance was average. The prisoner was also impressed to be a cheerful and active student. After his graduation, the prisoner visited the school on several occasions, telling about his employment.
generally knew that the prisoner had engaged himself in printing-work and was satisfied with his career. The prisoner was gentle and not brutal.
F. INTERVIEW WITY THE PRISONER
Thus, he was shocked by his present Murder offence.
The prisoner was interviewed at Stanley Prison on 18.8.1981. He appeared to be verbal and cooperative in revealing his social history, feelings though initially he did not disclose his separation with his family in his early years. But, he was depressed when mentioning about his present offence and the loss of his girlfriend whom he still loved very much.
He felt sorry for the deceased and his silly and impulsive act.
He further expressed that he was happy at school and contented at work. In the family, at his working place and among his friends, he had admiration and recognition for his achievement. On the whole he had not encountered any failure in the past years. But he was hurt and at a loss upon the estrangement of his girlfriend. He stressed that he had no intention to kill the deceased but did so out of impulsion. He had submitted an application for appeal and retrial of his case.
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