Archive for February, 2014
Manning’s DNA found on knife, trial told
DNA that was likely from murder victim “Mellory” Manning was found on a knife retrieved from the Avon River after her body was found, the trial of the man accused of her killing was told in the High Court at Christchurch today. [Updated report]
Authorities struggle to deal with menacing woman
Problems continue for the authorities trying to curb the behaviour of a woman who has a history of violence and repeatedly turns up where children are playing.
Trial heard about a life of despair
Lucille Sarah Scollay wept in court – a model of loneliness, depression, grief – as her murder trial unfolded around her.
Bail bid dropped for armed robbery accused
A man facing charges over armed robberies at two Christchurch bars last month has dropped his bid for release on bail.
Manslaughter verdict in Louise Scollay trial
The family of Guy Christian Scollay say they hold no animosity towards his wife Lucille Sarah Scollay who was found guilty of his manslaughter at her trial this afternoon.
Judge lifts suppression on teenage blackmailer
Name suppression has been lifted on a teenager who blackmailed an older man by text messages about their alleged sexual relationship in the days leading up to his suicide.
Police tell of retrieving victim’s body from river
A detective said he saw a large hole in the right forehead and a small stab wound to the upper chest when he saw the body of sex worker Mellory Manning floating in the Avon River.
Trial hears of drugs found in murder victim’s body
Samples from murder victim Ngatai Lynette Manning’s body showed she had methadone in her blood and liver, morphine in her blood, and cannabis in her urine. [Report includes afternoon update]
Woman repeatedly admitted stabbing husband, trial told
“One stupid thought and I killed him. I loved him. Why did I do it?” said a distressed Lucille Sarah Scollay when she was with police in the hours after she had stabbed her husband to death. [Update: Afternoon proceedings.]
Trial hears of Manchester Street “sex tax”
A sex worker who gave evidence in a Christchurch High Court murder trial today said there was no trouble with gangs on the streets until a couple of months before Mellory Manning was killed. [Update from afternoon evidence]
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