After Sang Ji requested a speedy trial, Judge Sanders said he would be happy to do it, and set the trial for July 22.

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Ji, Choi trial date set for July 22

Confirmation hearing set for July 12; Choi’s attorney moves to dismiss case.

Jung Choi arrived at San Francisco International Airport on same day Yoon Ji was murdered. Photos by John Chadwell.

DA denies Sang Ji confessed to killing his wife as case moves to possible trial

As murder case moves toward possible trial, Korean interpreter claimed she overheard conversation in which South Korean citizen Jung Choi told attorney that Ji had confessed to killing his wife.

Sang Ji and Jung Choi are led into the courtroom in chains. Photos by John Chadwell.

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UPDATE: Missing local woman’s body found buried near San Juan Bautista; two accused of her killing appear at Superior Court

Authorities suspect that body discovered near San Juan-Salinas Grade Road is that of Yoon Ji, whose husband, Sang Ji and a South Korean citizen, Jung Choi, were arrested on suspicion of murder.