A British businessman stands accused in a disturbing case that has captured widespread attention in Hong Kong.
Jamie Tzewee Chapman, 34, faces charges after the body of Mevi Novitasari, a 25-year-old Indonesian woman, was found at the base of a waterfall in Waterfall Bay Park, Aberdeen.
The tragic discovery has prompted local authorities to investigate what appears to be a murder fueled by a suspected affair.
Discovery at Waterfall Bay Park
On Monday, Novitasari’s body was found floating in a pond beneath a scenic waterfall in the seaside neighborhood of Aberdeen.
Reports indicate she suffered severe head injuries, with police suggesting she may have been pushed from a height before drowning.
Authorities are piecing together the events leading up to her death, including her final hours spent at the popular park with Chapman.
Security footage reportedly shows Chapman leaving the area alone just 30 minutes after they arrived together.
Allegations of an Affair and a Suspicious Departure
Hong Kong media have speculated about an affair between Chapman, a longtime resident of Hong Kong, and Novitasari.
Though she reportedly did not work for him, Chapman’s relationship with her has become a central element of the case.
Following her death, Chapman, along with his 36-year-old wife, traveled to mainland China.
However, they returned to Hong Kong shortly after, where authorities detained them both upon arrival at the West Kowloon railway station.
While Chapman’s wife was initially held on suspicion of assisting an offender, she was later released on bail, leaving Chapman as the primary suspect.
Business Ventures and Life in Hong Kong
Chapman, who originally hails from London, has been a Hong Kong resident for over a decade.
In 2015, he established Givres, a coffee shop popular with high-end clients and located near the well-known mid-level escalators.
The café, which serves signature gelato and specialty coffee, has a prominent clientele that includes luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Dior, and Ferragamo.
Chapman has lived in Ap Lei Chau, close to the park where Novitasari’s body was found, with his wife, whose identity remains private.
A Complex Case Unfolds
During Chapman’s initial court appearance, he did not enter a plea, and no bail request was made.
Superintendent Sin Kwok-ming described the case as a murder investigation, citing Chapman’s suspicious behavior, including his failure to contact police following the incident.
Chapman remains in custody, awaiting further court proceedings scheduled for January.
Next Steps in the Investigation
With Chapman’s court appearance expected in the coming months, authorities continue to investigate the events surrounding Novitasari’s tragic death.
Detectives are also examining Chapman’s past and business ties in Hong Kong as they prepare for what is expected to be a closely followed trial.
The unfolding case has sparked significant public interest, and many await further details on the tragic incident in Waterfall Bay.
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