Defence says Julia DeLuney had ordinary relationship with mother

Monday 21 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 12:19pm

Julia DeLuney's lawyers say there is no evidence of a relationship breakdown between her and Helen Gregory. DeLuney is on trial in Wellington for the January 2024 murder of her mother in Khandallah, a charge which she denies. The Crown has finished its closing arguments.

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1. RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 11:42am

   Julia DeLuney's defence says no evidence of breakdown in relationship with mother (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 12:15pm

   'Loving relationship': Defence denies DeLuney fell out with mother (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 12:19pm

   Murder accused had 'loving relationship' with mother - defence (opens in new tab)