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Secret tongs came with early Chinese

Focuses on historical role of tongs in Seattle.

Two suspects in Wah Mee killings get separate trials

Judge separates Ng and Mak's trials. Ng's will take place first. Mak's lawyers need more preparatory time.

Death penalty quiz at trial

Deliberation on jury selection.

For the defense...for the prosecution

Defense and prosecution lawyers question potential jurors about death penalty. John Henry Browne, Benjamin Ng's attorney says he took the case because he is "absolutely opposed to the death penalty."

Chinatown trial zeros in on ideal jury

Defense and prosecution discuss ideal juror candidates.

Wah Mee lawyers want jury isolated

Discusses length of trial and possiblity of sequestering jury during trial.

Chinatown confession disclosed

Court finds Mak's confession inadmissible in Ng trial. Article discusses Kennis Izumi's role as Ng's girlfriend.

Chinatown massaacre jury ready for trial

Article describes jurors, their jobs and passtimes.

Massacre suspect didn't pull the trigger, jury hears

Ng's defense lawyers want to include Mak's inadmissible confession. Article provides new details about witnesses and the sequence of events during killings.

'Bap-bap-bap'- Survivor tells of 13 slayings

Additional biographic details about Chin's life and questions asked to Chin during trial.