Hair found on victim did not match accused in murder trial

Friday 4 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 4 Jul 2025, 8:08am

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A forensic scientist testified that a hair found on the hand of Helen Gregory did not belong to Julia DeLuney. DeLuney is currently on trial for the January 2024 murder of her mother in Khandallah, a charge she denies.

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1. RNZFri 4 Jul 2025, 5:02am

   DNA found on body no match for accused murderer Julia DeLuney (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 4 Jul 2025, 8:08am

   Hair found on hand did not belong to accused (opens in new tab)