Court hears of unusual actions by murder-accused Julia DeLuney

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

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Julia DeLuney is on trial in Wellington for the murder of her mother, Helen Gregory, in her Khandallah home. A detective testified that it was unusual for DeLuney to drive to Kāpiti for her husband instead of calling an ambulance. The trial is expected to last four to five weeks.

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1. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 3:02pm

   Detective tells court of 'unusual' actions by murder-accused Julia DeLuney (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 3:22pm

   Khandallah trial: Court hears of 'unusual' actions by murder-accused (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 25 Jun 2025, 4:07pm

   Detective recounts 'unusual' actions of murder-accused (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

   Julia DeLuney denies mother’s murder, describes Khandallah home ‘warzone’ scene (opens in new tab)