Police take significant step towards solving Baby Ru homicide case

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8:12am

Police have taken a significant step in the investigation into the death of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru. The child died at Hutt Hospital in October 2023 following severe blunt force trauma. Investigators are currently assessing gathered evidence to determine criminal culpability.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:52am

   Baby Ru homicide: Police take significant step towards solving case nearly two years on (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 7:21am

   Baby Ru: Police take significant step towards solving case two years on (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 8:12am

   Police take significant step towards solving Baby Ru case nearly two years on (opens in new tab)

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