Former caregivers charged over death of four-year-old girl

Friday 18 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 1:32pm

In this story Starship Hospital

Erana Benedito and Walter Benedito have been charged with neglect following the 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati. The child died from brain injuries at Starship Hospital after allegedly not receiving medical treatment while in the couple's care in Northland.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 18 Jul 2025, 12:24pm

   Former caregivers charged in 2015 death of Kaikohe 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 18 Jul 2025, 1:27pm

   Caregivers charged over 2015 death of 4-year-old girl (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 18 Jul 2025, 1:32pm

   Caregivers charged in relation to Alestra Kepa-Hati’s death in 2015 (opens in new tab)