Dunedin man appeals life sentence for killing mother with dumbbell

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 10:23pm

In this story High Court, Court of Appeal

Jordan Taylor is appealing his life sentence for the 2023 murder of his mother, Anita Jane Taylor. Lawyers for the Dunedin man argue he should not face life imprisonment for the attack involving a 10kg dumbbell. He was previously ordered to serve a minimum of 10 years in prison.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 May 2025, 4:59pm

   Dumbbell killer who bludgeoned mum appeals life sentence (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 10:23pm

   Dunedin man Jordan Taylor appeals life sentence for killing mother with dumbbell (opens in new tab)

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