Man pleads not guilty to double murder after Bucklands Beach fire

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 10:14am

A 38-year-old man appeared in the Auckland High Court charged with murdering 36-year-old Jung Sup Lee and his 11-year-old son. The victims were found following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in October. The accused pleaded not guilty, and a trial has been scheduled for February 2027.

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1. StuffWed 12 Nov 2025, 9:25am

   Double murder accused tearful as he appears in court after fatal Bucklands Beach house fire (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 10:00am

   Man pleads not guilty to double murder over Bucklands Beach fire (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 12 Nov 2025, 10:14am

   Auckland man accused of killing 11yo boy and father after Bucklands Beach house fire pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)