Man who killed scientist diagnosed with treatment resistant psychotic illness

Friday 11 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 1:07pm

In this story Graham Lang, Mason Clinic

The man who fatally stabbed entomologist Stephen Thorpe outside an Auckland tennis club has been diagnosed with a treatment resistant psychotic illness. He reportedly experienced grandiose and spiritual delusions, including visions of the devil, and will remain at the Mason Clinic.

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1. StuffFri 11 Jul 2025, 12:46pm

   Man who stabbed scientist to death has ‘grandiose, spiritual delusions’ and needs special treatment (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 1:07pm

   Blockhouse Bay homicide: Mentally ill Auckland man who killed scientist Stephen Thorpe to remain at Mason Clinic (opens in new tab)