Former partner blames mental health system for double killer's actions

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 9:13am

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The former partner of a man who committed two killings over two decades says the mental health system failed to protect the public. She claims the man should not have been released from a mental health facility five days before his second killing.

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1. Stuff via RNZTue 20 May 2025, 6:58am

   Former partner of double-killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified of what he might do to her (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZTue 20 May 2025, 7:26am

   Ex-partner of double killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 May 2025, 9:13am

   'Massive' failure led to second killing, five days after release (opens in new tab)