Widow revives appeal to clear convicted murderer husband's name

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 1:39pm

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Julie Appelgren is restarting a Court of Appeal process to clear the name of her late husband, Ross Appelgren. He was convicted of killing fellow prisoner Darcy Te Hira at Mt Eden prison in 1985. The legal team claims new evidence will prove his innocence.

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1. RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 7:05am

   Wife of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren to appeal - with fresh evidence she says proves his innocence (opens in new tab)

   • Widow of Darcy Te Hira, beaten to death in a prison kitchen in 1985, still has questions (opens in new tab) Tue 28 Oct 2025, 1:01pm
2. Otago Daily TimesTue 28 Oct 2025, 8:57am

   Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 1:39pm

   Ross Appelgren widow revives Court of Appeal fight to clear his name (opens in new tab)