Family outcry as Petone decapitation murder accused gets suppression
The man accused of murdering a Petone pensioner has been remanded in custody.
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GRAPHIC CONTENT. Witness says man was decapitated and head thrown from window.
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Lower Hutt man charged with Whanganui murder
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