Accused murder suspect spent $155k on cryptocurrency in one year

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 3:03pm

Julia DeLuney is on trial for the murder of her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory, in Khandallah. The Crown alleges DeLuney used her mother's money to pay off credit card debt and invest over $155,000 in cryptocurrency. DeLuney denies the murder charge.

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1. 1News via RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 1:35pm

   Woman accused of murdering mum spent $155k on crypto in a year (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 2:15pm

   Khandallah murder trial: Julia DeLuney’s cryptocurrency spending revealed in court (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 15 Jul 2025, 2:30pm

   Woman accused of killing mum spent $155K on crypto in a year (opens in new tab)

4. Stuff via RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 3:03pm

   Khandallah murder trial: Murder-accused Julia DeLuney spent over $155k on crypto-currency in one year (opens in new tab)

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