Kaixiao Liu
Kaixiao Liu is the alleged leader of a religious sect known as 'The Ark,' currently on trial in Auckland for manslaughter in connection with the death of Wang, a woman linked to the group. Liu and several other defendants are accused of subjecting Wang to physical punishment and neglect, leading to her tragic demise.
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Kaixiao Liu is a cult leader who was found guilty of kidnapping, manslaughter, and misconduct to human remains in the case involving the death of his follower Shulai Wang.
Gulf Harbour body in the bag murder: How a deadly nightmare played out in suburban Auckland
New Zealand· 2026-07-13
Kaixiao Liu was found guilty of kidnapping, manslaughter and desecration of a body this week along with his wife.
Cult leader Kaixiao Liu thought he could wing it at Auckland homicide trial; here’s how it backfiredNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Kaixiao Liu is the cult leader found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of Shulai Wang.
Auckland cult leader Kaixiao Liu guilty of manslaughter alongside wifeNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Kaixiao Liu, known as Lord to his followers, is on trial for kidnapping and manslaughter.
Steve Braunias: The strange trial of a deity charged with kidnapping and manslaughterNew Zealand· 2026-06-03Kaixiao Liu allegedly called her 'evil'.
Pathologist weighs in at Auckland body-in-bag, manslaughter trial of Kaixiao Liu and familyNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
