Witness claims murder accused asked about hidden money at funeral

Friday 11 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

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During a Wellington High Court trial, Peter Wilson testified that Julia DeLuney allegedly asked him about hidden money at his mother's funeral. DeLuney is accused of murdering Helen Gregory in Khandallah in January 2024, a charge she denies. The witness also claimed the accused previously lied about seeking help after a fall.

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1. The Post via RNZFri 11 Jul 2025, 12:27pm

   Victim’s brother says murder-accused Julia DeLuney previously lied about calling for help (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 11 Jul 2025, 1:44pm

   Murder-accused previously lied about calling for help: victim's brother (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 11 Jul 2025, 2:51pm

   Victim's brother says accused asked him about mother's hidden money at the funeral (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 11 Jul 2025, 3:33pm

   Khandallah accused asked victim's brother about money at funeral (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Murder accused Julia DeLuney allegedly asked her uncle about hidden money during funeral (opens in new tab)