Christchurch murderer asks to remain in prison for five years

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 9:00am

In this story New Zealand Parole Board

Lewis Blackburn told the New Zealand Parole Board he does not wish to be released from jail. Blackburn, who strangled his ex-partner Christine Hindson, requested to be stood down from early release consideration for another five years, stating, "A life for a life."

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1. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 8:45am

   Christchurch murderer Lewis Blackburn doesn’t want to be released from prison (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 12 Nov 2025, 9:00am

   Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail (opens in new tab)