Sharlene Smith identified as deceased at Hawke’s Bay worksite Homicide investigation initiated

The death of Sharlene Smith, a 64-year-old woman from Rotorua, is being treated as a homicide following her discovery at a worksite in Omahu on February 3. Detective Inspector James Keene described her death as “tragic and avoidable,” emphasizing the need to find answers for her family. Smith was cherished as a mother, grandmother, and sister, highlighting the emotional impact of the incident. Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

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