Justin Jeffries pleads guilty to triple murder in Rotorua

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 2 Sep, 12:00pm

Justin Jeffries has pleaded guilty to the murders of Michelle Nicola Schiller and Jessie Florence Cur in the Rotorua High Court. The Mamaku man had previously entered not guilty pleas on the grounds of insanity. He vacated those earlier pleas during his appearance on Wednesday.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 2 Sep, 10:44am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 76 minutes

NZ HeraldWed 2 Sep, 10:44am

Justin Jeffries pleads guilty to Rotorua triple murder charges (opens in new tab)
Waikato TimesWed 2 Sep, 12:00pm

Guilty pleas in triple Rotorua murder (opens in new tab)