Chuen Kok

Chuen Kok was one of four men fatally beaten in New York City's Chinatown in October 2019. He, along with Anthony Manson, Florencio Moran, and Nazario Vasquez Villegas, were attacked while sleeping on the streets. The perpetrator, Randy Santos, used a metal bar in the assault. Chuen Kok's death is newsworthy because Santos was recently convicted of first-degree murder for the crime. Santos' defense team argued that he was insane at the time of the killings, claiming he suffered from schizophrenia and was hearing voices instructing him to kill. However, the jury rejected the insanity plea, holding Santos responsible for the deaths, including that of Chuen Kok. The case highlights issues surrounding mental health, homelessness, and violence against vulnerable populations.