Tag: murder
Renee Duckmanton murder trial date shifted
The trial of a man accused of the murder of sex worker Renee Larissa Duckmanton will be the first trial in the Christchurch High Court’s new premises next year.
Ellesmere murder trial date set
The High Court trial of two men charged over the bashing and death of Marcus Tucker, whose beaten and burnt body was found near Lake Ellesmere, has been set for May 15.
Garden gnome defence goes to appeal
The Court of Appeal is being asked to consider whether another man could be accused of fatally bashing Michelle Lawrence, after Timothy Joseph Foley had struck her twice with a garden gnome.
Renee Duckmanton murder charge denied
Thirty-two-year-old Sainey Marong was abused and threatened again in court as he pleaded not guilty to the murder of sex worker Renee Duckmanton.
Appearance on Ashburton murder charge
A 23-year-old Ashburton man was remanded in custody on a charge of murdering a 25-year-old who was allegedly stabbed to death in the town on Tuesday night.
Jail terms total 26 years 8 months for prison killing
The sentencing began with a prayer in Maori, and it ended with jail terms totalling at least 26 years 8 months being imposed on the three men who killed 44-year-old Benton Marni Parata.
Prison murder sentencing
Sentencing in the High Court at 9.15am before Justice Gerald Nation, for Akuhatua Tihi, 23, who was found guilty at a two-week trial of the murder of Benton Marni Parata, 44, who was bashed in his cell at Christchurch Men’s Prison and died in hospital of head injuries. Also, sentencing for Levi Hohepa Reuben, 21, […]
Judge ends murder prosecution of James Roberts
Murder proceedings against James Stedman Roberts have been formally discontinued in the High Court in Christchurch, a month after he was found dead.
One murder verdict, two manslaughter in prison trial
A 23-year-old inmate has been found guilty of the murder of prisoner Benton Marni Parata and two others have been convicted of his manslaughter.
Murder trial jury to consider verdicts on Friday
A jury has been told it must set aside feelings of sympathy or prejudice as it considers its verdicts on three inmates charged with the murder of another prisoner.
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