BREAKING NEWS: Malcolm Rewa found guilty of the murder of Susan Burdett
A jury has found Malcolm Rewa guilty of the murder of Susan Burdett.
The jury returned the verdict on Friday after four hours of deliberation.
It was Rewa's third trial for the murder of Ms Burdett after two other juries failed to decide if he was guilty the crime. Rewa was convicted of Burdett's rape in 1998. Teina Pora was wrongly jailed in 1994 for the murder of Ms Burdett when he was 17. After two decades in prison, Pora's conviction was quashed and he was awarded $3.5 million in compensation. Ms Burdett's body was found in her Papatoetoe home in March 1992. She suffered five or more blows to the head with a blunt object. Rewa's sentencing date is set for March 26.
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Elvis in the Park
Elvis in the Park. 11th January from 11am till 5pm. Cranwell Park in Henderson. Free Family day out. Check out the Classic Cars and Hot Rods. Bring your chairs, sun tan lotion, water, and your smile. We are celebrating Elvis' 91st Birthday. Any questions ph Jackie 0274901126. Park at Tui Glen as easy walk over bridge to Cranwell Park
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