Hither Green Murder Case: US Student Joshua Michals Set for Retrial
Joshua Michals is facing a retrial for the murder of Zhe Wang. The new trial is set to begin on November 10 at Woolwich Crown Court after the jury was discharged.
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Hither Green: A tragic story unfolded last year. Zhe Wang, just 31, was found dead in her flat on March 20. It was a shocking incident that left many in disbelief.
Joshua Michals, a 24-year-old American student, was charged with her murder. Last month, the trial kicked off at Woolwich Crown Court. But things took a turn when the jury was discharged.
Now, a retrial is on the books for November 10. Zhe was pursuing her MA in Creative Writing and Education. She dreamed of becoming a teacher, and her passion was evident.
The Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths praised her as a “wonderful student.” Her family shared how kind and gentle she was, always eager to learn.
They mentioned she was gifted in languages, speaking five fluently. Before her untimely death, she was teaching IELTS and had many students in China who admired her.
Her family expressed how much they miss her. They said she came to London with dreams and found supportive teachers and friends. Zhe truly touched the lives of those around her.