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Former Lake Alice nurse dies aged 93

RNZThe PostStuffNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesMonday 23 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Dempsey Corkran, the only staff member prosecuted for the ill-treatment of children at the Lake Alice unit in the 1970s, has died. The Marton man passed away at home on 14 June, according to death notices.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 23 Jun 2025, 6:32am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 67 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    Former Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies aged 93 (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Former Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies (opens in new tab)