Crown psychiatrist revised view on Loafers Lodge accused sanity

RNZThe PostThursday 18 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A Crown psychiatrist testified that he initially believed the Loafers Lodge accused was insane at the time of the fire. After reviewing additional evidence, he changed his opinion. The 50-year-old defendant is currently on trial in Wellington for five counts of murder and one count of arson.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 18 Sep 2025, 5:33pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 53 minutes
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