$23 Million Verdict in Mysterious Disappearance: Jury Holds Husband Accountable for Wife’s Death in Taiwan

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A jury has awarded over $23 million to the family of Alice Ku, a Mountain View woman who vanished during a trip to Taiwan with her husband nearly six years ago. The decision highlights the ongoing legal and emotional struggles faced by her loved ones in seeking justice and accountability. Alice Ku, who went missing in November 2019, was reportedly last seen with her husband, Harald Herchen, 66, a Canadian citizen. Herchen has been considered a suspect in her disappearance and currently has an outstanding arrest warrant in Taiwan. According to … Read more

California Jury Delivers $23 Million Verdict in Mysterious Disappearance Case of Mountain View Woman in Taiwan

San Jose, California — A jury in Santa Clara County has awarded more than $23 million to the family of a Mountain View woman who vanished in Taiwan, following a wrongful death lawsuit against her husband, who is sought by authorities in Taiwan. The case centers on Alice Ku, who disappeared in 2019 while visiting Taroko National Park with her husband, Harald Herchen, 66. Her parents, Weichiao Ku and Pi-Lien Kuo, initiated the lawsuit alleging that Herchen attempted to obscure the truth of his involvement in their daughter’s death. Evidence presented in court suggested that … Read more