A man battling terminal cancer was brutally attacked with a patu outside his Te Aroha home, causing severe injuries six months before his death. The victim, who remained unnamed, expressed heartbreak over spending his final months suffering from the assault’s effects, which were detailed in a statement prepared for the sentencing of his assailant, Isaac Butler, whom he had no prior connection to. Despite his efforts, the victim passed away three months after composing the emotional account, shedding light on the immense hardships he endured during his final days.
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Deane Fuller-Sandys case: Crown announces it won’t pursue ‘Gone Fishing’ double murder retrial for Stephen Stone
The Crown will not pursue a retrial for Stephen Ralph Stone, whose convictions were quashed in October. It’s been over 25 years since the “Gone Fishing” double-murder trial, which had already been considered a cold case. Stone was released from prison after the Court of Appeal found a miscarriage of justice, but he remained on bail as the Crown mulled a retrial. The Crown has decided against pursuing a retrial for Stephen Ralph Stone, following...
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