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Lyndon Seyb King named after abandoning name suppression in murder case

The PressNZ HeraldTuesday 27 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Lyndon Jack Seyb King, 20, has appeared in the Christchurch High Court facing charges of murdering his 90-year-old grandmother and assaulting two other women. The alleged incidents occurred at a rural Canterbury property. King has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is scheduled for 2027.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 27 Oct, 12:40pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Former vineyard owners’ son, Lyndon Seyb King, 20, accused of murdering grandmother, assaulting mum and sister (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Name suppression lapses for teen accused of murdering his 90-year-old grandmother at family home outside Christchurch (opens in new tab)