Mother of US student killed in Auckland pleads for information

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3:51pm

Carole Whorrall is urging witnesses to come forward following the discovery of a machete and the execution of two search warrants. Her son, Kyle Whorrall, was fatally attacked with a bladed weapon at an Auckland bus stop in April. A 16-year-old has been charged with his murder.

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1. StuffThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:12pm

   Mother of US student killed in Auckland pleads for people to come forward (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:32pm

   Kyle Whorrall murder: Mum shares message pleading for information (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:32pm

   Kyle Whorrall homicide: Slain US student’s mother urges witnesses to speak up in Auckland murder probe (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 3:51pm

   Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses (opens in new tab)