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his years of financial care to them whereas the other uncles were relatively remote and indifferent. He apologised for his elder brother's unwillingness to assist in the case and promised to continue with Prisoner's wish 'of taking care of the aged grand-parents. He begged leniency for Prisoner.

4.

(Prisoner's 4th brother)

any home

Wan

In spite of much effort and time spent in awaiting for Prisoner's siblings to respond, great reluctance and defenses persisted. The eldest brother's given address turned out to be 'no such address" while the one receiving phone call refused to disclose the correct address nor to convey the message. The youngest brother totally ignored the invitation while

the 4th brother claimed to need time to discuss with the eldest brother. He also declined visit to his house in Tze Wan Shan Estate. Finally, only agreed to talk a little over phone. Right from the start, he admitted that all.brothers only minded one's business. Prisoner with such high independency rarely talked about his trouble with them. The only information he gave on Prisoner was that he had never married and that he was quite generous to offer financial help only if they asked. Prisoner was regarded as a helpful brother when they were starting their business. The sibling relationship and communication became very remote after each one had got married and set up business of their own. Allegedly,

Wan claimed to know about Prisoner's case after his arrest and trial, His reaction to the death penalty was still quite indifferent.

5. Madal

Madam

STEV

He seldom joined

claimed to be busy in her daily cleansing job. She was willing to tell about her impression on Prisoner through the phone. Madam

rself to be lucky as not to live in the same address to escase

Duster. Her general comment upon Prisoner was fairly positive because he seemed straight-forward, quiet but always demanding fair play e.g. equal payment of rental as the other co-tenants etc. He was punctual in his payment of rent and seemed to have no bad habits or hobbies throughout the 3 years residence. in other's conversation or activities in the house, young co-tenants had been well aware by Madam that though the youngsters were too active and noisy at times, it was quite normal to most of the other co-tenants but this not acceptable to Prisoner. Like many traditional Chinese, she regarded that Prisoner, being an older man should give way or be more acceptable to youth behavior. She also took pity upon the deceased old woman who had long been suffering from walking difficulty. Nevertheless, Madam

The conflict with the

Her perception was

agreed that

Prisoner was a good old man who had low tolerance when being bullied.

6.

former bank guard of Wing Lung Bank, Ngau Tau Kok Branch)

taken

Mr. YEUNG admitted his acquaintance with Prisoner. However, he denied to be a good friend of his because they had never took meals together nor knew too well in each other's family matters. He passed a few words with Prisoner during his daily guard duty as Prisoner's stall was at a corner in front of the said Bank. He learned about Prisoner having 2 parents and his responsibility towards them but no further. He also found Prisoner quite friendly especially to little children.

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