Trial begins for alleged prison-ordered murder of 75-year-old man

Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Mar 2025, 5:38pm

Lasalosi Vaitohi, Ethan Jessop, and Daziea Leslie Huia are appearing in Auckland High Court for the 2021 murder of Peter Rasmussen. The Crown alleges Vaitohi ordered the hit from prison, Jessop carried out the shooting, and Huia assisted by organising a getaway vehicle.

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1. StuffWed 19 Mar 2025, 5:24pm

   Crips prison hit trial: Murder-accused’s girlfriend gives evidence about shooting (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Mar 2025, 5:38pm

   Crips murder trial: Ex-partner of Ethan Jessop, who shot 75yo Peter Rasmussen at Auckland home, gives evidence (opens in new tab)